I have bragged a lot about my little brother, Bennett, but he gave me reason to do it again. In this last week, I have parked my butt in the stands at CSU to watch him play in the final four of the state basketball championships and then in the bleachers at two baseball games. It was a season change in less than 48 hours!
Today, however, was a big day for this kid. It was #1 vs #2 in the state facing off in a baseball game that is likely a preview of the state title game in May. And because the game featured two potential draft pics (a pitcher from the other team and my little bro), there were pro scouts aplenty in the stands.
It looks as if he is going to be invited to play on Turner Field in Atlanta and at Coors Field right here in Denver for a pre-draft workout in early June. Holy crap!! There were scouts at the game today from the Yankees, Orioles, Rockies, Reds, and Red Sox watching Bennett. This is all so surreal. He played a great game behind the plate and went 2 for 4 with a rocket shot that turned things around in the game that they ultimately won.
He may have a decision to make coming up here soon. The MLB draft is the second week in June. If he gets drafted high enough and decides to sign, he loses his ability to play college ball for Oral Roberts (but still gets college paid for). If he gets drafted in a lower round and defers, he can still play college ball and hope he gets drafted in a few years again. Glad it's not my decision! That's what my brother Brandon is for. :)
Scouts in the bleachers looking on
Shooting a free throw in the semi's
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2 comments:
WOW- that is really exciting. Who would have thought that someone from little old Eaton High could make it into the big leagues?!
Very exciting! It's fun for the boys to have a good sports model to look up to!
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