USC Baseball Commit Drafted In Third Round

USC commit Nick Allen, a shortstop from San Diego, was drafted in the third round by the Oakland A’s on Tuesday morning. Allen is the third USC recruit drafted in the first three rounds.
First baseman Nick Pratto of Huntington Beach was selected 14th overall by the Kansas City Royals. Pitcher Hans Crouse of Dana Point was the 66th pick by the Texas Rangers.
Alllen, a 5-foot-9 shortstop out of Francis Parker High, was chosen No. 81 overall and projected by many publications as a first-round