Legends in the Pros
Jason Gilman is always representing New Jersey.
An Old Bridge alum, Gilman was a First Team All-Conference selection in the NJAC this year out of Kean. He is the first Division 3 player drafted from New Jersey this season after popping off for 150 strikeouts in 112 1/3 innings with a 2.08 ERA.
The Boston Red Sox liked what they saw from the left-handed pitcher, selecting him in the 16th round (478th overall).
In 198 2/3 frames at Kean, Gilman amassed 261 strikeouts and a 2.58 career earned run average. This season, he went 14-1 on the mound, earning D3 National Pitcher of the Year honors.
At Old Bridge, Gilman posted 59 strikeouts his senior year (2021) across 31 2/3 innings. He also did some damage at the plate, batting .397.
Gilman is the 20th New Jersey player drafted this season, joining:
- Andrew Fischer, Wall (Tennessee): 20th overall by Brewers
- Caden Bodine, Haddon Heights (Coastal Carolina): 30th overall by Orioles
- Nick Becker, Don Bosco Prep: 57th overall by Mariners
- Cam Leiter, Central Regional (Florida State): 65th overall by Dodgers
- Frank Cairone, Delsea: 68th overall by Brewers
- Trevor Cohen, Holy Spirit (Rutgers): 85th overall by Giants
- Lorenzo Meola, Watchung Hills (Stetson): 116th overall by Giants
- Pierce Coppola, Verona (Florida): 211th overall by Cubs
- Josiah Ragsdale, St. Augustine (Boston College): 215th overall by Brewers
- Kyle McCoy, Hunterdon Central (Maryland): 234th overall by Reds
- Ryan Sprock, Seton Hall Prep (Elon): 239th overall by Twins
- Ryan Weingartner, St. Augustine (Penn State): 240th overall by Cardinals
- Zach Rogacki, Jackson Memorial (Binghamton): 257th overall by Rockies
- Shane Van Dam, Cranford (NC State): 278th overall by Royals
- Matt Ferrara, Toms River East: 281st overall by Phillies
- Maximus Martin, Moorestown (Kansas State): 298th overall by Red Sox
- Dylan Palmer, Notre Dame (Hofstra): 323rd overall by Pirates
- Holden deJong, St. Augustine (NJIT): 334rd overall by Orioles
- Alex Galvan, Manasquan (UCF): 393rd by Arizona Diamondbacks