Carson City’s Adam Whitt drafted by Houston Astros in 16th round

Former Carson High and current University of Nevada pitcher Adam Whitt was selected in the 16th round of the amateur baseball draft Wednesday by the Houston Astros.Whitt, who still has a year of eligibility left, compiled a 2-2 record with 14 saves for the Wolf Pack this past season. The 14 saves was a school record.Whitt was the 469th player chosen.“He was a self-made great player,” said former UNR pitching coach Dave Lawn, who announced he will join former Pack coach Jay Johnson at the Uni