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Coming out of Clarksville High School, Garrett Spain had just one Division I offer.
Thursday morning, the former APSU centerfielder will be on a flight to Dunedin, Fla. to officially become a part of the Toronto Blue Jays. Spain heard his name called in the 15th round of the MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, July 13.
“It’s been a one-of-a-kind process, something that was very interesting, stressful, exciting. It was a full-on roller coaster of emotions,” he said.
“(When) I finally got the news and I saw my name pop up, I didn’t really know what to do. My whole body went kind of numb. I was just happy and excited and just grateful for this opportunity. I’m grateful that the Blue Jays are taking a chance on me. I really just can’t wait to get going with them.”
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If you put every person to ever play in a Major League Baseball game in Yankee Stadium, whether they made the Hall of Fame or threw one pitch, it wouldnât even be at half capacity.
Itâs an exclusive fraternity and an Austin Peay star is hoping to take the next step toward joining that group this week.
Outfielder Garrett Spain, a Governor and former Clarksville Wildcat, is on the doorstep of the big leagues with the 2021 MLB Draft looming. The redshirt sophomore has proven his worth as an NCAA player capable of making that leap heâs played 115 games with the Governors, hitting .318 with a .400 on-base percentage. Heâs smacked 19 career home runs, compiled 109 RBIs and stolen 22 bases, all while locking down center field at The Hand.