CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – It’s a Monday phone call Jake Munroe will never forget.

The Champaign Central graduate got notice from his agent that the Los Angeles Angels were interested in him at pick No. 109. Then, another call to inform him it was happening.

The Angels selected the Louisville product with their fourth round pick.

“I was kind of sitting in disbelief and, and couldn’t actually believe until I saw on TV,” Munroe told WCIA. “It’s still a pinch me moment.”

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He earned it with an incredible college career. He played two years of junior college at John A Logan, hitting .339 as a freshman and .415 as a sophomore. Then, he made the jump to DI look seamless. The Champaign native hit .346 with Louisville in 2025, slugging 13 home runs to help the Cardinals reach the College World Series.

“It’s just like we’re just so happy for him,” Jake’s mom, Anna Munroe, said. “It’s been a dream since he was little, and you can dream it – But to actually have finished… just amazing. You just feel so blessed because not everybody gets that chance.”

Munroe, listed as a third baseman, was one of two Champaign Central graduates picked in the 2025 MLB Draft. Right handed pitcher Joel Sarver was selected by the Diamondbacks in the 17th round.