Cardinals' Newest Recruit: Francisco Justo

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy building their future, and one of their latest acquisitions is none other than Francisco Justo, a talented young pitcher from Monroe College. The 6-foot-4 right-hander was drafted by the Cardinals in the 12th round (363rd overall) of the 2018 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

Justo's impressive freshman campaign at Monroe College saw him finish with a perfect 10-0 record, earning him a spot on the 2018 NJCAA Div. I All-Region XV Team and the 2018 JUCO World Series All-Tournament Team. His impressive stats included striking out 121 batters in just eight frames per nine innings (15.20 K/9), while also boasting a 2.01 ERA.

Justo's incredible season was capped off with a fantastic start against No. 8 Jefferson College, where he secured the win and helped his team advance to the next round of the Alpine Bank Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.

'We are extremely proud that Francisco has been drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals,' said Monroe College head coach Luis Melendez. 'He has worked extremely hard for such an opportunity, and we wish him success in his upcoming professional baseball career.'

The Eastern District Champion Monroe College baseball team was thrilled to have one of their own selected by a top MLB organization like the Cardinals. As Justo begins his journey towards becoming a part of the Cardinals' roster, he'll always be remembered as one of the best pitchers to come out of Monroe College.

In conclusion, Francisco Justo's incredible freshman season has earned him a spot on the St. Louis Cardinals' radar. With his impressive stats and skills, it won't be long before we see him taking the mound for the Redbirds in an MLB game.

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