Oregon State's Kevin Abel selected by Cincinnati Reds in 7th round of MLB draft

The Cincinnati Reds selected Oregon State Beavers ace Kevin Abel in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB draft Monday, taking the right-hander with the 210th overall pick. Abel finished with a 13-6 record and a 3.31 ERA in 42 games with the Beavers. He recorded 242 strikeouts in 179 2/3 innings and held opposing hitters to a .172 batting average.