Boston Red Sox

My youngest step-brother, Kyle just got drafted to play for the Boston Red Sox.
We are so excited for him!!! He just graduated University of Portland.  He has played baseball for them his full four years.  He is a pitcher.  Kyle has done really well in his Junior and Senior years there.  And there was some hope that he would end up getting drafted. 

The draft in baseball has 50 rounds.  He was drafted in the 7th round.  Pretty darn good! Kyle had several teams calling him in the days prior.  He signed his contract on Tuesday and flew out Sunday morning. 

Here is a video of him in action.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_IchTClNkA

We had a "draft" party for him Friday night.  He is super excited and I think still in the "I can't believe this is real" phase.  John is super proud and excited too!
Here is Kyle on the right with his current roommate.

The boys had him autograph their "Portland Pilots" baseball bats and a ball. 


We wish him luck and say CONGRATS Kyle!!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO RED SOXXXXSSS!

Comments

Jenn said…
That is AWESOME! Kyle's future is no doubt very bright. :)
June 30, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Dad said…
Wow, how wonderful! Good luck, Kyle.
Carol and Brian
July 3, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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