Clearview players sign baseball contracts

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A couple of local 18-year-old ball players have signed significant baseball contracts, which will undoubtedly enhance their lives.

Jake Wilson, of New Lowell, was recently drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 39th round.

The centre fielder is not certain whether he will play in the Red Sox system or attend university on a scholarship. He signed an NCAA athletic scholarship with Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The Great Lakes Canadian outfielder was noticed by a scout. Earlier, he played ball with the New Lowell Knights, Barrie Red Sox and Oakville Royals.

Stayner Collegiate Institute student Tanner Zeggil also signed a contract to play college ball with McCook Community College in Nebraska.

Zeggil is currently playing for the Ontario Blue Jays Under 18 Baseball Club in the Canadian Premier Baseball League.

The team competes in tournaments across Canada and the United States

This weekend he plays in Troy, New York, which is a qualifier for the AABC Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexcio. Zeggil also plays for the Creemore Barons.

He has only played three games for them. His statistics are impressive with a .778 batting average in nine at bats. He has seven hits and scored five times.

In the North Dufferin Baseball League four teams are vying for the pennant.

Ivy Leafs narrowly lead, 13-3-2, over the defending league champion New Lowell Knights, 13-2-1.

The two teams played in the final against one and another last year.

Midland Indians are the surprise for this year’s season.

The Indians have been a mediocre team in the past but have earned an impressive 13-4 record thus far. Clearview Orioles are also still in the hunt with 11-6-0 numbers.

Creemore has two clubs competing in the NDBL, which happens to be the oldest hardball league in this province.

The Barons are playing .500 ball with an 8-8 record. The Braves are 4-13-1.

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