MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State junior closer Kyle Heyne was selected Friday by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He was the 842nd overall selection.

Heyne, who redshirted as a freshman in 2004, has one year of eligibility remaining at Ball State. He could choose to sign a contract with the Twins or return to school for one more season as a fifth-year senior.

Through three collegiate seasons, Heyne has accumulated 24 saves to tie him for first place on the Ball State career saves list.

The right-hander saved ten of the Cardinals' 20 victories in 2007 to go along with a 5-3 record out of the bullpen. Heyne also led Ball State in appearances with 26, and his 2.31 ERA was the second-lowest on the team.

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