Sep 21, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics former first baseman Mark McGwire gives a speech after being inducted into the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame before a game against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland Coliseum. Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs select Mason McGwire, son of slugger Mark McGwire, in 2022 MLB Draft

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 7/18/22

Since the MLB Draft takes place in the middle of the season, it can often get overlooked, especially with the All-Star festivities in full force.

But one selection has garnered extra attention, as it was reported that Mason McGwire, son of infamous slugger Mark McGwire, was drafted by the Chicago Cubs.

The 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher was selected with No. 233 pick.

The Cubs' 8th-round pick, righty Mason McGwire, the son of slugger Mark McGwire. https://t.co/qZWeelOHpu
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) July 18, 2022

The draft selection was also notable given Mark played for the rival St. Louis Cardinals during his home-run-hitting heyday and regularly tortured the Cubs' pitching staff. In fact, the older McGwire took Chicago pitchers yard 23 times during his career. The 12-time All-Star hit 583 home runs over his 16-season MLB career, which has since been overshadowed by his role in the league's steroid scandal.

Meanwhile, Mason, 18, is currently committed to the University of Oklahoma where his older brother Max is an infielder. It isn't known yet if Mason will de-commit in order to go pro.

The young product out of Capistrano High School in California expressed in an interview last year that he wants to have a long MLB career and make a name for himself.

The #Cubs draft RHP Mason McGwire, the son of Mark McGwire.

Last year Mason shared that his dad inspires him and he's watched old videos of dad on YouTube and likes to listen to his stories. He said, "I want to follow his footsteps but at the same time make a name for myself"
— Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) July 18, 2022

ESPN notes that Mason McGwire is one of several sons of notable MLB players who were drafted this year. The Orioles selected Matt Holliday's son Jackson with the first overall pick while Andruw Jones' son Druw was selected second by the Arizona Diamondbacks, just to name a few.

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