Auburn announced Tuesday that outfielder Justin Fradejas, reliever Bradley Hendrix and designated hitter Kevin Patterson will return for their senior season.

The three players were all selected during last month's Major League Baseball amateur draft.

"We are ecstatic that Justin, Bradley and Kevin are returning to Auburn for their senior seasons. They will continue their outstanding Auburn careers and provide our 2011 team with toughness and leadership,” Auburn coach John Pawlowski said. “There is no substitute for having experienced winners on your team and these three players were a big reason that Auburn won the SEC West in 2010. Our fans should look forward to watching them play again in Plainsman Park next season.”

Patterson, a 23rd round pick by the Rays, hit .315 with 16 home runs and 33 RBIs last year.

Hendrix, a 30th round pick by the Reds, was 4-2 in 58 appearances with a 5.35 ERA.

Fradejas, a 35th round pick by the Rockies, hit .358 with 52 runs and a team-high 14 stolen bases last year.

Outfielder Brian Fletcher, a 17th-round pick by the Royals, is still weighing his options. He has until Aug. 16 to sign.

Auburn had a school record 11 players taken in this year's draft. Of the nine eligible to return, five have signed, including OF Trent Mummey (Orioles), 1B Hunter Morris (Brewers), LHP Cole Nelson (Tigers), LHP Grant Dayton (Marlins) and RHP Stephen Kohlscheen (Mariners).