Apr 30, 2013 1 min read

The Washington Wild Things drafted two players Tuesday at the Frontier League’s annual open tryout and draft in Sauget, Ill.

After trading its first-round pick (fifth overall) to Gateway in exchange for outfielder Rogelio Noris during the offseason, the Wild Things selected pitcher Michael Hepple in the second round and catcher Michael Perez in the third round.

Hepple played last year at Eastern Connecticut State, an NCAA Division III school. He had a 2-2 record, four saves and a 4.35 ERA in 23 games.

Each player will join the Wild Things for spring training, which begins Thursday morning at Consol Energy Park.