Two UA players drafted Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:09:00 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
http://www.cw.ua.edu/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/06/04/3edd8b162f765 Two UA players drafted By Drew Champlin Sports Editor June 04, 2003 Two players who played a major role in the Alabama baseball team's success in 2003 had their names called on the first day of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. Outfielder Beau Hearod, who led the conference in home runs (20) and runs batted in (81) was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 10th round. For Hearod, it was the perfect fit because Houston is near his hometown of Jennings, La. "I'm pretty excited," Hearod said. "I've always been an Astros fan growing up. They're close to my hometown, and I have family in Houston." Hearod has completed his eligibility for the Tide, so he will attempt to sign a contract and start playing as soon as possible. Shortstop Adam Pavkovich was drafted in the 11th round by the Anaheim Angels but is debating on returning for his senior season. "Honestly I was hoping I'd go earlier," Pavkovich said. "I had other teams calling earlier. The Blue Jays called in the sixth round and the Yankees called in the eighth and offered dollar amounts, and I counter-offered, but they didn't pick me. The Angels got me, but now it's going to be a tough decision to stay or go." Pavkovich said that the average 11th round draft pick gets a signing bonus of $60-$70,000 but that the figure that will likely earn his signature on a contract will be around $140,000-$150,000. "That's what I told them; they said 'Ok, we'll see what we can do,'" Pavkovich said. Pavkovich would be the team's leading returning hitter should he return for his senior season. Other notable draftees with Alabama ties include football signee Cliff Davis (sixth round-Houston), and former Alabama players Peter Stonard (fourth round-San Diego) and Billy Hogan (fifth round-San Diego). No other current Alabama players or signees were drafted on the first day of the draft. Other draft-eligible players include pitcher Brian Reed and outfielder Travis Garner. The draft will conclude today. ______________________________________________________ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net
