SECAUCUS, N.J. – Cal State San Marcos right-hander James Dykstra was taken in the sixth round by the Chicago White Sox in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft on Friday.

Dykstra, who went 16-6 with a 2.46 career ERA with the Cougars, was selected with the 183^rd overall pick. He became the sixth player chosen by the White Sox in this year's draft, and the fourth pitcher.

He is CSUSM's highest draft pick in the program's seven-year history and the third CSUSM player selected, joining Johnny Omahen (Florida Marlins, 35^th round, 2011) and Anthony Renteria (39^th round, 2012).

Dykstra, out of nearby Rancho Bernardo High School, was drafted in the 50^th round in 2010 by the Colorado Rockies, but chose instead to attend LSU. He transferred to CSUSM after a season in Baton Rouge and immediately made an impact for the Cougars.

He was named Association of Independent Institutions Pitcher of the Year in 2012, but went without a phone call during last year's draft.

Dykstra returned to CSUSM in 2013 to set single-season school records for wins, ERA for pitchers over 30 innings, strikeouts and complete games. He played a large role in helping CSUSM to its second A.I.I. Conference title and a trip to the NAIA Opening Round.

For the Chicago White Sox's profile on Dykstra, click here.