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Majors call on Effingham
Red Sox take Wendelken, Driggers to Tigers
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Former South Effingham High School ace JB Wendelken was chosen in the 13th round by the Boston Red Sox in the first-year player draft. Wendelken pitched last season at Middle Georgia College and was named GCAA player of the year. Middle Georgia teammate and former Effingham County High star D.J. Driggers went in the 22nd round to the Detroit Tigers. - photo by File photo
Patrick Donahue
Updated: Jun 8, 2012, 3:26 AM
Published: Jun 8, 2012, 3:29 AM
The Boston Red Sox have chosen another former South Effingham High School star, via Middle Georgia College. The Red Sox selected pitcher JB Wendelken in the first-year player draft Tuesday night, selecting the former South Effingham and current Middle Georgia right-hander in the 13th round. "We are very excited and very happy for him," said South Effingham head baseball coach Ron Womack.
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