Baseball fans in Texas have reason to pay attention to the upcoming MLB draft. A local player, committed to the University of Texas, is a top prospect and recently won a national award. This individual's future plans are not yet certain, as they consider options beyond college.

The draft process will unfold over two days, with the first few rounds taking place on the first day and the remainder on the second. Fans can follow the proceedings to see which Texans are selected.

Further information about the MLB draft and local connections can be found through NBC 5.