Stanford pitcher Joey Dixon drafted by the Houston Astros in the 2023 MLB Draft
On Tuesday Stanford pitcher Joey Dixon was one of the seven players that heard his name called, joining fellow pitchers Quinn Mathews and Ryan Bruno among others.
The Utah native and right handed pitcher was used as a starter and also made appearances out of the bullpen. His consistency was often overlooked, but outside of Mathews was the most consistent arm on the team. He heard his name called a few picks after Bruno in the seventh round, by the Houston Astros.
Dixon was selected with the No. 224 pick, after a season that saw earn an All-Pac-12 honorable mention selection. He compiled a 7-0 record with a 4.73 ERA through 21 appearances and 14 starts for the Cardinal as a junior. He also racked up 90 strikeouts, and held opponents to just a .235 batting average.