That’s 6 pitchers from the 2024 team to sign pro deals
It was a big week for the Netz family and their professional careers.
Three days after Devyn Netz was given a golden ticket by the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, guaranteeing she would get drafted next month, older brother Dawson Netz has signed with the Chicago Cubs organization.
✍️ Signed, sealed, delivered
Congratulations to Dawson Netz for inking a contract with the Chicago Cubs today! pic.twitter.com/oIOQXOLHw2
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 25, 2025
etz had been working as a graduate manager for the UA baseball team, serving as an analyst to pitching coach Kevin Vance. He helped oversee a staff that has the best ERA in Big 12 play at 4.25.
From 2020-24 Netz was one of the most reliable arms for Arizona, appearing in 94 games which tied for second-most in school history. He had a career ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.18, striking out 130 batters in 131 innings.
Netz becomes the sixth member of Arizona’s 2024 team to sign a pro deal, all pitchers. Clark Candiotti (San Diego Padres), Jackson Kent (Washington Nationals), Anthony Susac (Texas Rangers) and Cam Walty (Cleveland Guardians) were all drafted, while Trevor Long signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Seattle Mariners.