When right-handed reliever Matt Koch was drafted in the third round by the New York Mets during 2012’s First Year Player Draft, I don’t think he could have foreseen the journey that eventually brought him to the Colorado Rockies organization.
Koch was drafted out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in the 37th round of the 2009 draft, but the pitcher from Iowa declined to sign in favor of his commitment with the University of Louisville. Koch posted a 3.38 ERA with the Cardinals over three seasons and 49 appearances, including 17 starts.