Owen Henne and Ian Korn both had plenty of incredible moments during their time at Seton Hill University. The baseball standouts played together for a couple of years, earning numerous individual accolades and collectively reaching the NCAA Atlantic Super Regional in both campaigns. The pinnacle of their baseball careers arrived on Sunday, though, as they were both selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Henne, who wrapped up his junior campaign with the Griffins in the spring, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round – 175th overall. Korn, who capped his five-year college career at West Virginia University last month, was chosen by the San Francisco Giants in the 10th round – 298th overall.

“It’s been a dream since I was 3 years old and started playing baseball,” said Henne. “To be honest with you, I kind of blacked out when I got the call.”

“When it happened, it was unreal,” Korn noted.

Henne established history with his selection, as he became the highest draft pick in Seton Hill history, and the highest draft pick among position players from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in 35 years, since West Chester’s John Mabry was taken 156th overall in 1991.

Henne, a shortstop, knew that he was on the MLB radar for a while, but even he was surprised to hear his name called when it was.

“After my sophomore year at Seton Hill, I really realized there was a chance I could continue to play baseball professionally,” he explained.

This past campaign, Henne appeared in 43 games, including 42 starts, hitting .401 with five home runs, 45 runs, 39 RBIs, and five stolen bases, despite batting injuries. For his career, he posted an average of .354 with 13 homers, 116 RBIs, 113 runs, and 41 steals.

After Seton Hill’s season ended in the Atlantic Regional, Henne entered the transfer portal, and intended to follow in the path of Korn, committing to WVU. Barring an unforeseen development, though, he will never suit up for the Mountaineers, as St. Louis proved that it coveted the 6-foot-3, 175-pounder from Wexford.

“Getting drafted as early as I did, which was completely unexpected, that really made it a no-brainer for me,” he said regarding his intention to sign a pro contract. “The Cardinals are an awesome organization, so it’s definitely a really good landing spot.”

Henne’s measurables weren’t quite the same when he committed to Seton Hill out of Pine-Richland however. An under-the-radar prospect despite playing for the powerhouse Rams, Henne chose Seton Hill, and in particular, head coach Marc Marizzaldi, to maximize his potential.

“He took a shot on me, the little 6-foot, 150-pound kid who was in high school, and helped me develop into who I am today,” Henne said of Maz.

“The development and growth that Owen experienced the past three years was remarkable,” said Marizzaldi. “He went from a barely recruited high school player to one of the best middle infielders in the country.

“Getting to watch him make so many game changing plays the past couple seasons was such a joy,” Maz continued. “And the strides he’s made as a hitter have been equally impressive. His ability to get on base and slug were obvious at our level, then he continued it in the Draft League. I think that solidified his stock as a professional infielder.”

Henne is expected to report to the spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida later this week. And he anticipates playing in Low-A through the rest of the 2026 campaign.

“If anyone has a chance to get to the big leagues, it’s him,” Maz revealed. “He has the tools, work ethic and the intangibles.”

A year ago, Korn was in a similar spot to Henne, as he was coming off a stellar campaign with the Griffins and had opted to transfer to WVU, while keeping an eye on his MLB draft prospects. Despite being the NCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Year with the Griffins, though, Korn was passed over in the 2025 draft, only receiving offers as an undrafted free agent.

With one year of eligibility remaining, the hurler decided to play for the Mountaineers, and he was a driving force in the historic season.

He pitched in 24 games, including three starts, going 6-1 with a pair of saves and an ERA of 3.39, along with 13 walks and 70 strikeouts.

The Mountaineers achieved a record of 47-17, including 21-9 in the Big 12, and then forged an unforgettable postseason run. The Mountaineers prevailed in the Morgantown Regional, and then swept Cal Poly in the Morgantown Super Regional to punch their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. On the biggest stage, WVU won a pair of games against Troy University, but lost twice to the University of North Carolina to end the run as one of the final four teams in the country.

“Took a bet on myself, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place than West Virginia to be able to go to Omaha and live out a little kid’s dream there. It played out very well,” explained Korn.

“Seeing Ian prove his ability to get the best hitters in the country out - on the biggest stage - was just incredible,” Maz stated. “I’ve always been proud of everything he’s accomplished. After being the top Division II pitcher in the country last year, he doubled down and seized his opportunity with WVU.”

Korn’s success at the DI level proved that he could thrive at the professional ranks, as well. However, he entered this year’s MLB Draft without a clear expectation of when he might be selected. Near the midway point of the draft, Korn heard from his agent that the Chicago Cubs would soon be selecting him. Before Chicago’s pick, however, the Giants, a team with which Korn had never spoken, chose the 6-foot right hander from York, Pennsylvania.

“It did come out of left field, that’s for sure,” Korn noted.

Given his heavy workload on the hill this year, including pitching deep into June, Korn is unsure if he will throw in the minors this season. Regardless of when he next takes the mound, though, he’s confident that his attributes will benefit the Giants organization

“You’re going to get a strike thrower, an out-getter, a dude that’s just a bulldog on the mound,” he detailed.

“I think he’s an instant asset to the Giants because he can fill any role on a pitching staff,” Maz added. “He’s got a deep arsenal of stuff, throws strikes, and will compete his tail off every day. I’m excited to see him start his pro career.”

Long before that professional career came to fruition, though, Korn was honing his skills with the Griffins. In four seasons with SHU, Korn appeared in 40 games, including 18 starts, going 16-6 with a pair of saves and an ERA of 2.84, issuing 42 walks while racking up 145 strikeouts.

As both Henne and Korn begin their professional journeys, they recognize the massive impact that Seton Hill had on their careers, and they will always be Griffins.

“I will never forget any of them,” Henne said of his fellow Griffins. “I’m still going to have plenty of friends there this year. I’ll be following along with everything.”

“Seton Hill is an unbelievable program. To see where he (Maz) has taken that team and that program to is unreal,” Korn added.

“Owen and Korn share a common characteristic to be a professional athlete - they know how to win and they’ll do whatever it takes for the team,” Maz concluded.