FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason senior pitcher Connor Knox was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 18th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday.

Knox, from Manassas, Va., was selected with the 541st pick.

Knox made 25 appearances over his three years with the Green and Gold with 11 starts.  He struck out 56 batters over 53.0 innings of work and held opponents to a .219 batting average in his Patriots career.

As a senior in 2025, Knox posted single season career highs in starts (6), ERA (3.29), innings pitched (27.1), strikeouts (28) and opponent batting average (.178).  The Patriots won seven of eight games when he made an appearance in 2025, and in four of those games he didn't allow a run.