Marsden Selected by Colorado in Third Round of MLB Draft - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site

University of Nebraska left-handed pitcher Aaron Marsden (Grand Forks, N.D.) became the first Husker selected in the 2003 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, as he was selected in the third round (No. 77) overall by the Colorado Rockies.

Marsden, a two-time All-Big 12 selection, was the highest Husker player drafted since 1995 when Darin Erstad (No. 1) and Alvie Shepherd (No. 21) were both selected in the first round. Marsden compiled a 16-4 record with a 2.80 ERA in two seasons as a Husker. He is eighth on NU