WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is proud to announce that freshman pitcher Twine Palmer has been selected by the Houston Astros in the 19th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
Palmer, a standout right-handed pitcher for the Cowboys, played a crucial role in the team’s impressive 51-9 record this past season. In his freshma
n year, he demonstrated exceptional skill on the mound, posting a 2.87 ERA and striking out 110 batters over 94 innings pitched. A graduate of Kiowa High School, Palmer came to Connors State with a track record of success, having led the Kiowa Cowboys to multiple state tournament appearances. Following his lone season at Connors, Palmer was named an NJCAA All-America honorable mention.
“We’re thrilled for Twine,” said Perry Keith, head baseball coach at Connors State. “He had a great season for us, and just continued to get better and better. He’s very deserving.”
With Houston’s acquisition of Palmer, he became the second Cowboy taken in the last two drafts, following Brady Cerkownyk (15th Round – Detroit Tigers) in 2023.
The entire Connors State community congratulates Twine on this achievement and wishes him the best as he pursues his professional baseball career.
###
About Connors State College:
Connors State College has a long history of providing the people of eastern Oklahoma with access to higher education. Since seating its first class of 17 students in 1908, the institution has grown into a comprehensive, multi-campus, two-year college that enrolls more than 3,000 students annually. To learn more about Connors State College or how to enroll, please visit connorsstate.edu.