RICHMOND, VA. – A pair of VCU Baseball stars begin their professional journeys as right-handed pitcher Zach Peters and outfielder Michael Petite heard their names called on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft.
 
Peters, a four-year Ram, was selected in the 10^th round with the 295^th overall pick by the Miami Marlins on Sunday. The senior had a breakout final collegiate season, earning All-Atlantic 10 First Team honors and an A-10 All-Tournament nod, while helping VCU to its second conference tournament title in his four years.
 
Settling into a closing role for his final season in black & gold, Peters posted an astounding 1.68 ERA, the fourth-lowest single-season mark in program history, while going 8-1 with seven saves. He struck out 88 over 53.2 innings of work, earning the save in VCU's NCAA Tournament victory over No. 23 Tennessee—his last appearance as a Ram.
 
Peters' 10^th round selection is the highest by a Ram since Tyler Locklear was a second-rounder in 2022.
 
Petite, who joined VCU's ranks this season and played every game in the Rams' outfield, was selected in the 19^th round with the 580^th overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. The Melbourne, Florida, native etched himself into VCU's record book as he tied for second with 23 single-season hit by pitches and tied for eighth with 14 single-season home runs.
 
An impact bat in the Rams' lineup, as well as a dynamic athlete, Petite's 66 runs and 22 stolen bases led the Rams' squad, on top of his three triples and 45 walks. He is the third Ram to be selected by the Mariners organization since 2022.