Wheatley's Evan Morrison makes history as first CBL player drafted into MLB

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Wheatley's Evan Morrison was drafted by the Texas Rangers, becoming the first player from the Canadian Baseball League to be selected by an MLB team. Morrison, a shortstop for the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers, was chosen in the 10th round, 297th overall, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The 23-year-old earned All-American honors at Grand Valley State and will report to the Rangers' spring training complex in Arizona.


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