Former Dragon Pitchers Sign with MLB Teams

Former Dragon Greg Maisto is 1-1 with the Princeton Rays in the Rookie Appalachian League.

Two former Carroll Dragon pitchers are beginning pro careers.

Right-hander John Curtiss recently signed with the Minnesota Twins after being drafted in the 6th round. Curtiss, a redshirt sophomore, helped lead the Texas Longhorns to the College World Series this season before signing with the Twins. He has been assigned to the Elizabethton (Tenn.) Twins in the Rookie Appalachian League. Follow Curtiss’ outings here on the Minor League Baseball website.

Left-hander Greg Maisto signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. Maisto was drafted in the 16th round after pitching this year at McLennan Community College. Maisto signed in early June and has already appeared in three games for the Princeton Rays, also in the Rookie Appalachian League. Maisto is 1-1 with a 4.76 earned-run average and has one start. Follow Maisto here.

The following is a list of ex-Dragons playing in the minor leagues. Click on the player to see current statistics.

• RHP John Curtiss, Elizabethton (Tenn.) Twins – Rookie Appalachian League
• LHP Greg Maisto, Princeton (W.Va.) Rays – Rookie Appalachian League
• RHP Ross Stripling, Chattanooga Lookouts (Dodgers) – Double-A Southern League
• RHP Michael Mariot, Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) – Triple-A Pacific Coast League