UBC is reliably churning out the MLB draft picks

Former University of British Columbia Thunderbirds coach Terry McKaig chats with alumni Jeff Francis. Photo: Robert Broughton. 

Former University of British Columbia Thunderbirds coach Terry McKaig chats with alumni Jeff Francis. Photo: Robert Broughton. 

The University of British Columbia's baseball program has consistently produced MLB draft picks since 2001. The school's most famous draftee is Jeff Francis who recently retired after an 11-year major-league career.

A list of Thunderbirds who've heard their names called at the MLB Draft: