After a solid summer, he ended up transferring to Cowley Community College for his 2019 season. Milligan started off his college career getting limited time off of the bench at Oklahoma State. The Braves drafted Milligan with their ninth-round pick, 277th overall, in the 2019 MLB Draft. Cody Milligan got off to a scorching start this season, but an early injury cost him substantial playing time in Mississippi.