IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Anthony Watts was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in the 14th Round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Watts was the 420th pick overall.

Watts is the 37th player drafted under head coach Rick Heller.

The Clive, Iowa, native had a 4-4 record with a 4.72 ERA in 24 apperances in 2025. He struck out 45 in 40 innings of work.

Watts, a Creighton transfer in 2023, had a career 8-8 record over 59 appearances and 11 starts. He struck out 129 batters over 129 innings.

The Hawkeyes closed the 2025 season with a 33-22-1 overall record. Iowa finished third in the Big Ten regular season standings and made their 10th straight Big Ten Tournament appearance.