Our Bismarck Larks Just Sent Two More To The Show

Can you imagine living the life of a baseball player - waiting for "the call" to make that next step

Of course I'm talking about getting "Called Up" - one step closer to walking out on the diamond as a Major League baseball player. Not long ago, I wrote about another Bismarck Larks player who received some incredible news. Now two more former Larks are on their way as well.

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Two Former Bismarck Larks Players Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

A press release from the Larks marketing director, Hope Sisk, yesterday:

"The Bismarck Larks are thrilled to announce that two standout players from the team’s 2024 roster have been selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

Left-handed pitcher Corey Braun, from Ole Miss and the University of South Florida, was selected by the Athletics in the 8th round, 230th overall. With six starts for the Larks in 2024, Braun pitched 29 innings with a 4.85 ERA. Braun was an ace for the University of South Florida, closing out his college career 8-4 for the Bulls. Braun had 97 strikeouts in 97 innings pitched in 2025 and walked only 24.

Zach Daudet, a dynamic infielder from Cal Poly, was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 10th round, 306th overall. Daudet played shortstop and 2nd base over 18 games for the Larks in 2024, posting a .224 batting average and an on base percentage of .350.

“Seeing Corey and Zach get the call on draft day is what summer baseball is all about—helping guys take that next step. We’re beyond proud of them,” said Nate Maddox, Larks General Manager. “We’re grateful to our fans who play a role in giving players like Corey and Zach experiences that help shape their careers.”

A couple of observations from last Saturday

I was at a Bismarck Larks remote last Saturday - at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change over at 5216 Ottawa street - and I had a chance to meet a number of the Larks ballplayers that were there - all wonderful, polite, excited guys with their own dreams of making the big leagues - THIS is what baseball is all about!