A great season for Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns came to an end last week but three players will continue on playing this season at the professional ranks.

Junior right-handed pitcher Reagan Bazar was the first Louisiana player selected as he was taken in the 17th round (pick 515) by the San Francisco Giants. (He actually has to decide if he wants to turn pro or return for his senior season.)

The Ragin' Cajuns then saw seniors Stefan Trosclair and Eric Carter taken by the St. Louis Cardinals.  Trosclair was selected 616th overall in the 20th round, while Carter was taken with pick No. 796 in the 26th round by St Louis.

"These guys grew up since playing tee ball with the dream of one day being drafted," head coach Tony Robichaux said. "It took a lot of hard work and effort to get to this point. I'm sure it's a great feeling for them to see their name come up in the draft. I'm proud of all of them for putting in the work and effort to get to this point. There are only 1,100 players taken every year, so this is a huge honor for them to be among that group.

The three selections mark the ninth time in program history that at least three players were taken in the same year since Robichaux took over the program in 1995.

The Cajuns also had two signees taken in the draft as outfielder Todd Lott from Trinity Christian Academy was taken in the 20th round (pick 588) by the Cincinnati Reds, and catcher Handsome Monica from Northwest Florida State was selected in the 33rd round (pick 979) by the Atlanta Braves.

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