Mark Berman's Blog

Pitcher Andrew Cashner from Conroe and TCU, was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of Thursday's Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. He was taken with the 19th overall pick in the first round.

Cashner pointed out the Cubs drafted him in the 29th round last year but he chose to play for TCU.

"I'm really excited," Cashner said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports at his home in Conroe.

"This is truly the biggest day of my life."

This year at TCU, working as a closer, Cashner was 8-3 with 7 saves and a 2.08 ERA. He registered 65 strikeouts in 43 innings.

Cashner credits TCU with helping him get to where he is today as a baseball player.

"I owe a lot to the coaches and the program at TCU for helping me get to the position I am in today," Cashner said.

He also credits Angelina Junior College coach Jeff livin with making a big impact on his career.

Cashner said he isn't sure if he's going to the Cubs as a starter or a closer but he's ready to do whatever the Chicago organization wants.

And with that he got back on the phone to talk with another member of the Cubs organization.