The Major League Baseball Draft is today and Kentucky LHP James Paxton expects to be picked at some point in the first round. Paxton boasts one of the most notorious uber-agents in the business in Scott Boras. This means that while some teams might be hesitant to draft him, the kid is about to get paid.He is one of top prospects in all of college baseball as he throws massive heat and is a southpaw. This unique combination has team's foaming at the mouth. He has been projected anywhere from 3rd to 30th overall, but most mock draft have him going somewhere in between. Thanks to Mr. Paxton for keeping Kentucky baseball in the news.
His teammate, right-hander Chris Rusin is also slated to be picked today as well. He seems to be a possible third-round choice.
Eric Lindsey, at Cat Scratches, also found a nice piece from the Wall Street Journal raving about the University of Kentucky baseball program. They say over the last 10+ years, Kentucky rates as the third best baseball factory for pitching in MLB Drafts. Sending prominent big leaguers Brandon Webb, Joe Blanton, Scott Downs, now James Paxton and Chris Rusin. Not even mentioning the numerous Wildcats in the minor leagues currently.
Not bad for a school known for basketball, and more recently football. Having publicity like this doesn't hurt at all for our up-and-coming baseball program and helps cement the fact that the University is one step closer to world domination.
MLB Draft tonight at 6:00
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