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selected in 2004 MLB Draft
3
players from the Calgary Dawgs
Baseball Club (past and present) were selected
in the 2004 Major League Draft. Leading the way was 2003 Western
Major League All Star and Rookie of the Year, Grant
Richardson. Richardson, a junior 1st baseman from
Washington State University was selected in the 14th round by the
Milwaukee Brewers.
Also selected was Dawgs
catcher, Adam Burton.
Burton had an outstanding year at the University of Arkansas at
Monticello and in his short stint with the Dawgs
in 2004 had already impressed coaches with his strong arm and defensive
skills as well as his ability to make consistent contact at the
plate. Burton was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals
and has signed with the Club.
Dawgs newcomer,
RHP Kyler Newby of
Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona had an outstanding year
leading Mesa to the JUCO World Series this past season with a 10-4
record. Kyler was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks
but is not expected to sign so Dawgs
fans will have an opportunity this summer to watch this fine young
prospect.
Congratulations to Richardson, Burton and Newby who join a long
list of Calgary Dawgs
to be selected in the Major League Draft.
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