Morris County Native Drafted By The MLB

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A local slugger is being brought up to the pros after being drafted by the MLB.

Ryan Sprock, originally from Morristown, has been drafted out of North Carolina’s Elon University by the Minnesota Twins.

The Seton Hall Prep alum was selected in the 8th round as the 239th overall selection during Day Two of the MLB Draft on Monday.

The 20-year-old was selected by the Minnesota Twins as a third baseman after showing versatility as an Elon University ballplayer, demonstrating skills as both an infielder and a right-handed pitcher.

Sprock is known for his powerful offense as well. According to Elon University, Sprock finished his junior season with 31 extra-base hits and career highs in doubles, home runs, and total bases. Additionally, the young slugger entered the top-ten career home run list with 30 career home runs.

In his three-year career at Elon, Sprock homered nine times against Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) opponents in 2025 and was selected as an All-CAA First Team member as a utility player, the university said.

Joining Sprock on his trip to Minnesota is Elon University’s Justin Mitrovich, of Pennsylvania, who was selected in the 9th round as the 269th overall selection.

"Really excited and happy for both Ryan and Justin. Both of these guys made an immediate impact on the program and continued to work and develop in order to be in position to hear their names called in the 2025 MLB Draft," said Elon’s head coach Mike Kennedy. "It's been great to have a front row seat to watch these two play at a high level and even better to be a part of their journey of reaching the dream of playing professional baseball! I look forward to following their professional careers!"