Norwell HS pitcher set to be a top MLB draft pick today...

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:27 am

The kid has a 0.12 ERA, has thrown 55 innings, given up 1 ER, has 101 K's, 15 hits allowed...radar gun registers as high as 99mph when he throws.

Amazing!

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgaz ... 335673.htm

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:36 am

Wonder if he'll make first team all-state, seeing how he's not from Indy or East Chicago...

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:45 pm

...drafted #9 overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:01 pm

Nice! Wonder if he'll sign and turn pro or go to college.

AndrewTeepleBassist · Post by **AndrewTeepleBassist** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:03 pm

He signed a letter to go to Georgia Tech, but I think he'll go pro. I've seen the guy throw and few times this year and he's awesome. He had a couple pitches that reached 100 on the radar gun against Luers. The #9 draft pick last year signed for 2.1 Million. I don't see how you can turn down that kind of money and risk getting hurt in college. Best of all, he's a great kid who has his head on straight.

bwohlgemuth · Post by **bwohlgemuth** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:14 pm

Honestly, it would be stupid for him to go to school, especially if the Diamondbacks are willing to sign him for big bucks.

If he gets the $2.1 mill, after taxes and agents, that will pay for his school several times over.

bassjones · Post by **bassjones** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:56 am

Oh, I'd definitely turn pro given that chance. You can always go back to college - I just graduated this year at 36, and I was one of the youngest people in my class.