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Braves Draft Hawaii's Zeigler-Namoa, Player Calls it 'Crazy'

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Braves Draft Hawaii's Zeigler-Namoa, Player Calls it 'Crazy'
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The Atlanta Braves selected University of Hawaii infielder Ben Zeigler-Namoa in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Zeigler-Namoa, taken 292nd overall, described the experience as 'crazy'.

The typical routine of a morning was disrupted for Ben Zeigler-Namoa when the Atlanta Braves called his name in the tenth round of the Major League Baseball Draft. The University of Hawaii player was selected with the 292nd overall pick, a moment he found to be overwhelming.

“Crazy, just crazy,” Zeigler-Namoa stated when reflecting on the unexpected selection. The financial aspect of this draft slot comes with an estimated value of $198,300, according to MLB.com.

Zeigler-Namoa's selection marks him as the first player from the University of Hawaii to be drafted in this year's two-day MLB Draft event.

💬 SideLine Take

While a 10th-round pick is far from a guaranteed star, the Braves snagging a player who expresses such genuine surprise and excitement is a good sign. It suggests a player who will likely relish the opportunity.

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Source: Yahoo Sports
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