Starling Drafted 5th Overall By Royals
It was the day Nebraska fans were dreading for months. At exactly 6:30 P.M, just 30 minutes after the Major League Baseball Draft started, the Kansas City Royals used their 1st round pick (5th overall) on Nebraska quarterback signee and local product Bubba Starling.
At exactly 6:30 P.M, just 30 minutes after the Major League Baseball Draft started, the Kansas City Royals used their 1st round pick (5th overall) on Nebraska quarterback signee and local product
Bubba Starling.
A term that is thrown out often, but actually warranted in Starling's case down the road, according to Scout.com National Baseball Expert Frank Piliere.
“Bubba Starling has Jason Heyward type talent...He’s not a five tool player yet, as his hit tool needs refining at the professional level. I'm trying to enjoy the moment tonight, and it's a special time,” Starling said.
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Comer picked 57th in MLB entry draft
Kevin Comer watched the TV in his Shamong home with great
anticipation.
By the 50th pick of the Major League Baseball entry draft
Monday night, the Seneca High School senior hadn't heard his
name called.
The 55th pick ... nope. The
56th pick ... not yet.
Secaucus to announce the Toronto Blue Jays' pick.
my mom and dad," Comer said. name called. Comer said he thinks his dad knew.
"My dad's a little sketchy," Comer said chuckling. While Comer was thrilled to be selected, he was surprised also.
In every game Comer has pitched this season, the sidelines were
glimpse. team visit his home. teams were a possibility. interested as other teams. surprise."
Comer has verbally committed to attend Vanderbilt University on
The Blue Jays, ironically,
also selected Commodores' recruit Tyler Beede (right handed
pitcher), with the 21st pick .
The Blue Jays were certainly impressed by Comer's devastating
210-pound frame.
Comer is the second highest draft selection from Burlington
County since 1965. draft pick. Dodgers.
The Seneca ace battled several early season injuries, which
returning from that injury, Comer pitched well in a May 11 win
phenomenal. to Burlington County's Carpenter Cup team for the third
straight season.
As a junior, Comer went 6-3 with a miniscule 1.46 ERA and
Last night it was kinda hard."
Comer will be on the mound in
a state Group 3 semifinal game against Middletown South at
picked, he remained optimistic.