​On Saturday, Virginia Tech pitcher Brett Renfrow heard his name called in the 2026 MLB Draft, selected No. 74 overall by the Minnesota Twins. The draft process wrapped up on Sunday, and three more Hokies heard their names announced, expanding Virginia Tech’s representation in professional baseball. Here are the Hokies who joined Renfrow in hearing their name called during the draft.
Luke Craytor, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-handed pitcher, was chosen 255th overall in the ninth round by the Chicago White Sox. Craytor hails from Charlottesville, Virginia, and attended Western Albemarle High School. He spent his first two collegiate seasons at Lafayette before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he pitched the last two seasons of his college career. In 2026, Craytor appeared in 21 games for the Hokies, delivering a 4-0 record with a 3.16 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 25.2 innings pitched. He limited opponents to 22 hits and issued 13 walks, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level out of the bullpen.
Griffin Stieg joined the professional ranks as the 378th overall selection in the 13th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stieg stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 220 pounds, a right-hander who hails from McLean, Virginia, and attended McLean High School. He spent four seasons at Virginia Tech, compiling a collegiate profile that includes a 6-7 record and a 6.32 ERA, with 124 strikeouts over 136.2 innings pitched. Stieg’s durability and experience in Tech’s rotation helped him develop his repertoire and project as a pitching option within an organization looking to cultivate durable bullpen pieces or depth starters.
Madden Clement, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed pitcher from Butler, Pennsylvania, was selected 449th overall in the 15th round by the Kansas City Royals. Clement spent three years at Virginia Tech, concluding his college career by appearing in 21 games, including 11 starts. He finished with a 2-1 record and a 4.74 ERA, while recording 41 strikeouts in 38 innings pitched. Clement’s collegiate workload and ability to throw multiple innings in relief or as a starter provided Kansas City with another pitching option to develop within their farm system.
These four Hokies— Brett Renfrow, Luke Craytor, Griffin Stieg, and Madden Clement—illustrate Virginia Tech’s continued production of professional-caliber talent. The program’s ability to develop worthy arms and position players has helped maintain its reputation as a prominent pipeline to the major leagues. As these players begin the next phase of their baseball careers, they will join the ranks of Hokies who have carved out professional paths after successful seasons in Blacksburg.
Congratulations to all four Hokies who are beginning the next step of their baseball careers. Their drafts reflect the strength of Virginia Tech’s roster, the development programs in place, and the coaching staff’s dedication to preparing players for success beyond college baseball.