He will be missed if he does end up signing with them. He was outstanding for us this past year, that's for sure, especially in SLC play. And what a great young man as well!
He was 1 of 25 SLC players to be picked overall to speak to the strength of our league...
Banner Year for Southland Conference with 25 Selections Taken in MLB DraftCourtesy: Southland.org
Release: 06/08/2011
http://www.southland.orgLeague ties 1995 record with selection of Texas State second baseman Tyler Sibley in final round of draft.FRISCO, Texas - With 10 selections on the third and final day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the Southland Conference tied its record for draft picks in one year with 25. The league also had 25 picks in the 1995 draft.
This year marked the fourth time in Southland history the conference had at least 20 selections. The league had 24 selections in 2004 and 21 picks in 2009.A total of 11 schools accounted for this year's total. Among those selected Wednesday, include two players from Texas State, two from Lamar and one each from McNeese State, Northwestern State, Sam Houston State, Southeastern Louisiana, UT Arlington and UTSA...
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Of the Southland's 25 selections, 12 were juniors and accounted for 11 of the conference's first 12 selections. The signing deadline is Aug. 15...