June 8, 2006

Fairfax, Va (June 8, 2006)--George Mason pitcher Jason Mills is one of three Patriots drafted in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft on June 6 and 7. The Baltimore Orioles selected the right-hander in the 48th round yesterday. The Washington Nationals selected Robby Jacobsen and J.J. Pannell in the 22nd and 50th round respectively during the two-day 50-round draft.

Mills was injured early in the season, appearing in only two games this season in relief. He earned one save and had a 9.00 ERA.

The Hatfield, Pa. native had a tremendous junior season, leading the Patriots with 23 appearances and six saves. He moved into second place on the school's career saves list with 10. The 6-foot-4 Mills was a perfect 4-0 with a 3.25 ERA. The Patriots recorded a 15-0 record when he entered with the game tied or Mason leading.

Mills sophomore season stood out as well, leading the team in appearances with 22 and saves with 4. He posted a 4-3 record, including 1-1 as a starter, with a 4.41 ERA.