Lucas Sims’ dream comes true as he becomes 21st first round draft pick by Atlanta Braves - MLB
A tremendous record at Brookwood high school brings right handed Lucas Sims in the imagination of the Atlanta Braves’ scouts. Major League Baseball Draft 2012 represents a pleasant dream for Sims, as the Braves chose him as their 21st overall
first round draft pick.
Since childhood, Sims is a die-hard Braves’ fan and has always cherished fantasies of one day making to their rotation. The news of being announced in the draft spreads jubilation across the family. Unable to believe in reality, he was without words and
was fascinated by the perfection of his fortune.
Just few years ago, he used to watch the Braves over from the stands. How the pitchers would throw shut-out games and make batters tremble with fastballs were a source of inspiration for him.
As now he has become a part of the Braves, how long he takes to jump into the Majors or whether he can get there at all are inspiring gossip among fans. Scores of prospects that were touted future legends have failed. In this respect, Sims faces a real challenge
ahead.
One cannot remain unimpressed, by casting a glance over his numbers in Brookwood high school. Not just he lifted his side to State Championship game, he also posted 1.19 ERA and 8-1 win-loss record. Range of pitching skills he displayed in the games spoke
of immense potential as to how fast he can reach the stature of being a Major Leaguer.
Tony DeMacio, the Braves’ director of scouting, has high hopes on Sims. Assured of the breed of pitchers he belongs to, appearance on big-stage is not going to take a long-time for him, he asserted.
“We are happy to be able to draft a Georgia boy, especially one from our backyard who is a great athlete with a great arm and great make-up.” Tony DeMacio said in a press release. “We are looking forward to getting him into the fold as soon as possible.
We think we have a top-of-the-rotation type of player.”
Bliss with which Sims is overwhelmed at the moment will be casting off soon and will be converting into a passion for success in the future. How far he can go in this regard will be interesting to watch.
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