Being drafted is nothing new to John Lambert. The 2006 Chesterton graduate has been chosen twice before.

After his selection Thursday in the 33rd round by the Cubs, the 21-year old Lambert is hoping the third time is indeed the charm.

"I'm really excited with the way it worked out," Lambert said by phone from Florida. "The Cubs expressed an interest throughout and we've had a lot of conversations leading up to the draft, so it looked like they were one of my stronger opportunities. I've been a Cubs fan my whole life. My whole family is. Growing up so close to it, how can you not be? I'm really looking forward to it."

Lambert was drafted in the 36th round by Washington last season but there were complications with negotiations and he didn't sign with the Nationals. He was also taken in 2006 out of high school in the 37th round by Texas. Lambert attended Wright State as a freshman and pitched at Santa Fe (Fla.) Community College last year before landing with the Wolf Pack. The 6-foot-7 left-hander went 1-5 with a save and a 7.04 ERA. His 20 appearances included eight starts. Lambert struck out 52 in 47 1/3 innings.

The Giants selected Crown Point graduate and Purdue junior Matt Jansen in the 43rd round.

Jansen, also a left-hander, went 4-6 with a 6.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 72 innings. Jansen is 8-13 with a 5.50 ERA in his career and has one season of eligibility remaining.

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