Six baseball players from the college’s Suncoast Conference championship team were selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft.
For Coach Dave Pano, it is another indication of the talent he is able to bring to the college. In his 11 years here, he has had 63 players sign pro contracts. Of those, three have been in the majors this year — Alfredo Amezega, Florida Marlins; Nick Massett, Chicago White Sox; and Bobby Wilson, Los Angeles Angels.
Those drafted this year are:
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| Justin Dalles 26th round by the Toronto Blue Jays, has a scholarship with the University of South Carolina. Unsure of what he will do. First team all-state catcher. |
Correy Figueroa 33rd round by the San Francisco Giants. In the process of signing a scholarship with the University of Florida. First team all-state shortstop. |
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| Jarred Holloway Six-foot-3 pitcher drafted in the 10th round and signed by the Houston Astros. |
Steve Lombardozzi Drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round. Undecided whether he will come back for sophomore year or sign. Second team all-state infielder. |
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| Adam Veres Six-foot-3 pitcher taken in the 49th round and signed by St. Louis Cardinals. Previously signed a scholarship with the University of North Florida. |
Jeff Walters Cleveland Indians, 30th round. Previously signed a scholarship with the University of Georgia. Unsure what he will do. Closer with fastball 92-94 mph. |
Other sophomores that weren’t drafted but have signed scholarships with four-year schools are:
- Josh Chester, OF — Florida Gulf Coast University
- Ken Gregory, OF, 1B — University of Tampa
- Chase Larsson, OF — Florida Gulf Coast University
- Daryl Lewis, P — Saint Leo University
- Jeff Ludlow, P — Lincoln Memorial University
- Tommy Meagher, P — University of Tampa
- Drew Poulk, OF — has offers from the University of Louisville, the University of Tennessee and the University of Tampa.
- Aaron Tullo, P — University of Tennessee
One of Pano’s assistants also has been on the move. Pitching coach John Vigue has accepted the head coaching position at St. Petersburg Catholic. Pano has not named a replacement for Vigue, but has added former Dunedin High School assistant Dennis Duncan to help with the team and focus on recruiting.
To keep up with all of the SPC sports teams, visit the Athletics site.
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