 And an 18-year-old catcher from Anchorage is headed to the major leagues. Cohen Niklai was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. He helped lead service high school to the team's first state baseball title since 2001. Niklai is the first Alaskan to be drafted since Anchorage standout Brody Jesse in 2022.