Waterloo, Iowa – Former Waterloo Bucks pitcher Marcus Morgan was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2024 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Morgan 
was selected on Monday, the second day of the three day draft.
Morgan was taken in the 9th round with the 282nd pick by the Philadelphia Phillies. A product of the University of Iowa, Morgan played for the Bucks in 2022 where the righty posted a 7.80 ERA and 0-1 record in five games. Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, Morgan threw 15 innings for Waterloo with 16 strikeouts and held batters to a .212 average.
The Bucks finish a two-game road trip in Eau Claire, Wisconsin tonight before returning home for a four-game homestand on Thursday. Tickets are currently available by calling the Bucks Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633 or online: https://waterloo-bucks.nwltickets.com/SingleGame/Tickets. Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com or utilizing the Northwoods League Mobile App.
# # #
The Waterloo Bucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.waterloobucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Bucks as your favorite team.
