Franklin Community High School baseball star picked 3rd overall in MLB Draft

FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — Franklin Community High School graduate Max Clark was picked third overall in the MLB Draft on Sunday night by the Detroit Tigers.

Clark is the best prospect to come out of the Hoosier State since Bryan Bullington was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2002 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

“It was an absolute surreal feeling,” Clark said. “I’m still on top of the world right now.”

After receiving the call on Sunday night, Clark made his way over to the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater in Franklin, where he was greeted by supporters.

“They show up for everybody,” Clark said. “They support this community. They love this community. It’s a true blessing to have everybody out here tonight.”

Clark was named the 2022-23 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year in June.

The senior center fielder hit .646 this season along with six home runs and 33 RBI.