Hoot, Hoot, Hooray, Owls go Pro!

After another disappointing season for the Florida Atlantic University baseball team, the players were able to take solace in the fact that, at the conclusion of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, six FAU players found their names off the board.

Robbie Widlansky The 2007 Sun Belt Player of the Year was selected in the 11th round by Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. Widlansky also earned Louisville Slugger First Team All American honors and Second Team All American honors from Rivals.com.

Daniel Cook- The outfielder had a productive junior season and was a Second-Team All-Conference selection after hitting .349 with six home runs, 39 RBI and 15 stolen bases. Cook was selected in the 20th round by the Washington Nationals.








Brandon Cooney - This big (6'6) righty will join Widlansky in the Orioles' minor league system. After deciding to return to FAU for his senior season, Cooney was selected by Baltimore in the 30th round of the 2007 MLB draft. During his final season, Cooney was a valuable relief pitcher for the Owls, his powerful stuff allowed Cooney to strike out 57 in 55 innings pitched.

Other Notable Owls Selected in the 2007 First Year Player Draft

Mickey Storey(Twins, 22), Justin Phillabaum(Nationals, 29) were also selected on the second day of the draft.