Five former SOL players were drafted on day two of the Major League draft Monday. Photos provided.
July 14, 2025.
It will be remembered as a historic day for SOL baseball, a day when five of its players were chosen in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.
“All of the SOL guys selected in the 2025 MLB Draft are special kids,” said Central Bucks South varsity baseball coach Kevin Brey. “If you look back on their high school careers, I believe all their coaches would agree we believed this day could come if they continued to commit to the hard work and dedication they exhibited back in high school. This is a proud day for our league.”
SOL players drafted include 2022 grads Will McCausland (Souderton), Dylan Brown (North Penn), Justin Mitrovich (Pennsbury), Callan Fang (Pennsbury) and Robby Porco (Central Bucks South).
“There’s no for sure that you’re going to get drafted,” said Mitrovich, who just completed his junior season at Elon University and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round. “I was just hoping I was going to get an opportunity to go play, and it ended up working out.
“It was super cool, and I was just happy I got the opportunity. So, I’ll head out – probably sign soon and then get to work with the organization whatever they have me doing. I’m not sure of the details yet.”
Also chosen by the Minnesota Twins was Mitrovich’s teammate at Pennsbury. Fang, who just completed his junior season at Harvard University, was chosen in the 13th round.
“It all starts with my experience at school the past three years, and it’s been incredible,” Fang said. “The coaches, support staff, teammates, everything – just the people you go to work with every day have been incredible. They’ve supported me along the way. My parents (Jeff and Sharon Fang) have also been a big part of this.”
Fang will leave for Port Charlotte, Florida, on Sunday and then will return to Harvard in the fall.
“I will be finishing school – that’s a non-negotiable,” said Fang, whose concentration is statistics. “I’ll be a baseball player for the remainder of the summer, and at some point, head back to school in the fall and then we’ll see what happens. Obviously, I’m not going to school in the spring but finishing in the fall. Maybe I’ll try to finish early. I’m not quite sure. Definitely finishing the degree and getting the chance to go and play baseball.”
And for the five SOL grads whose names were called Monday, the opportunity to play baseball at the professional level is a dream come true.
WILL McCAUSLAND
Souderton (’22), Drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in 7th round of the MLB Draft
A first team All-SOL selection as a senior with a 0.69 ERA, McCausland spent his first two years at St. Joseph’s University where he started 29 games over two seasons before transferring to the University of Mississippi.
As a junior at Ole Miss, he made 24 appearances. The 6-0 righthander, who is majoring in multi-disciplinary studies, had a 3-1 record with 55 strikeouts and only 11 walks in 41.2 innings.
Souderton coach Mike Childs: “Will was always the hard worker on and off the field. He always had the confidence that was needed to achieve at the highest level. His presence on the mound motivated his teammates and built confidence in them also.
“Since his sophomore year on varsity in high school through now, you could see him improve every single year until he reached his goal of getting drafted. That’s what it takes, constant development and Will has done a great job of showing it. He is a role model to the kids in our program and the Souderton community that hard work pays off. He achieved what every kid playing baseball wants - to get drafted and have a chance to play at the highest level of baseball. Congrats to him and well deserved!”
DYLAN BROWN
North Penn (’22), Drafted by Boston Red Sox in 8th round of the MLB Draft
Brown recently completed his junior season at Old Dominion University. The 6-5 lefthander, who is majoring in civil engineering, was 3-3 with 102 strikeouts in 82 innings this past spring.
Brown’s season was highlighted with his selection as the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week after his five-strikeout performance in 3.2 innings versus Georgia State during which he allowed one run. In ODU’s championship game versus No. 5 Georgia Southern, Brown had nine strikeouts in four innings.
Brown flew down to Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday to sign and start his training with the team.
NP coach Kevin Manero: “As long as I’ve known Dylan, he’s a man of few words. But- never short of fierce focus and work ethic. Thats how he was in classroom and on the field. And in that approach, as steady and determined as they come.
“Maybe the most impressive thing about Dylan is that the time period I think he made his biggest leaps in physical gains was at a time when there were a million excuses not to- during the COVID shutdown. He came out of that shadow bigger, stronger, better. That’s when I knew for sure that there was going to be a place for him at a very high level.
“I love to see good things happen to good people. And Dylan and his family are great ones. It’s an honor to have him as a Knight alum, and just another indicator of how great the baseball is in our league.”
Dylan Brown: “It’s a dream come true, something I’ve dedicated my entire life to achieving. The moment I heard my name called was exhilarating, and the opportunity to celebrate with my family and friends who have been instrumental in my journey was simply beyond my wildest dreams. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
JUSTIN MITROVICH & CALLAN FANG
Pennsbury ’22, Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 9th & 13th rounds of the MLB Draft respectively.
Pennsbury coach Joe Pesci: “This is such a special moment for Justin, Callan, and their families. And on top of that a monumental day for Pennsbury Baseball. The fact that both guys are drafted by the same team just adds to the already amazing storyline.
“Justin and Callan were amazing leaders for us in 2022. They were both loved by and commanded the respect of their teammates and coaches. They led us to an SOL title in 2022 and a trip to states. They brought different personalities to the team. Callan was quiet, even-keeled, while Justin showed more intensity.
“We knew very early on that they were both going to be special. You can obviously draw comparisons since they were both were two-way players that rotated on the mound, RF, and DH at times for us. Both guys lost their sophomore season in 2020.”
Justin Mitrovich, Pennsbury ‘22
A three-year weekend starter at Elon University, Mitrovich – a computer science major - was the Friday night starter in both 2024 and 2025. The 6-3 righthander started a career high 15 games in 2025 and struck out 81 batters over 89.1 innings. He
finished his Elon career with 243 career strikeouts which is the fifth most in Elon history. Mitrovich was awarded CAA Pitcher of the Week twice during his three years at Elon and finished with a career record of 17-14.
Pennsbury coach Joe Pesci: “Justin worked incredibly hard in the weight room and made a big jump in velo from 9th to 10th grade. You could see that he made it a plan to get better every year. He was very focused and kept meticulous notes on workout plans and his path that he handed down to younger players on the team. He was an SOL first team pitcher and outfielder in 2022.”
Justin Mitrovich: “I was picked in the ninth round – they called me five picks before, and 12 minutes later, my name was called. It was really bang-bang. It was a really cool experience.
“The end goal is to be in the big leagues, have a successful career and go out there and win championships, but this is always one of the steps in that long-term dream. I’m just happy it came to fruition.”
Callan Fang, Pennsbury ’22
In three years at Harvard University, Fang was one of the top pitchers in the Ivy League, earning Ivy League Rookie of the Year his first year in 2023, capturing Ivy League Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore in 2024, and totaling four All-Ivy awards, including two First Team All-Ivy selections.
Over his three-year collegiate career, the 6-3 righthander had 190 strikeouts over 164.2 innings pitched. Fang also earned All-ECAC, CSC Academic All-District, and Ivy League All-Tournament Team honors over the course of his career.
Pennsbury coach Joe Pesci: “Callan came up from JV midway through his freshmen season in 2019 and was part of the SOL title that year. Callan dealt with an injury in 2021 that kept him away from pitching and playing defense, but he put his focus on DH and earned first team all-league two years in a row, and he was second team SOL Pitcher in 2022.”
Callan Fang: “Growing up playing baseball - it was always so much fun. You watch guys on TV, and that’s definitely the dream. I was open to the idea, but there’s always work to be done. Last summer, things started to come together, maybe showed that it was possible, and that was always exciting. It’s been a dream for a long time, but I never got too caught up in it.
“Nothing’s ever for sure. It was a bit of relief to get the call, but it was just an exciting moment I got to share with my dad. I’m ultimately super grateful – thankful for my parents and everyone who helped me along the way. It’s time to go off and start the journey.”
ROBBY PORCO
Central Bucks South ’22, Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 13th round of the MLB Draft.
Porco completed his third season at West Virginia University where he made a total of 41 appearances, including 12 starts. As a junior, the 6-8 righthander had four starts in 12 appearances with 24 strikeouts in 21.1
innings. Highlights included 3.2 shutout innings with five strikeouts at Lipscomb.
CB South coach Kevin Brey: “Robby always stood out. He was big and imposing in high school. And the fact that he got bigger and stronger and added more velo and command at WVU only made him stand out more in college. Sure, our program is happy for him as a baseball player, but we are even more happy for him as a person. Robby was a joy to be around every day, and we are so thrilled for him and his family. A lot of hours were spent at the baseball field for them, and for this childhood dream to become a reality is more special than I can put into words.”
Robby Porco: “It means everything to be able to have the opportunity to continue to develop myself in the journey to becoming a big leaguer. I owe everything to everybody who has supported me through the process. I couldn’t do what I do every day without them.”
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