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Drafted by Diamondbacks at 18 | Albany Georgia News
Eighteen-year-old pitching phenom Blake Bryant, just drafted 31st by the Arizona Diamondbacks, turned down Clemson for a “deal of a lifetime” after a breakout junior year performance that sent scouts scrambling. With a fastball clocking 96-97 mph and two state titles under his belt, Bryant’s mental toughness and work ethic shone at the MLB Draft Combine. Now preparing to leave his hometown of Douglas, he’s focused on gaining muscle while preserving velocity, all while leaning on his family and faith to navigate this life-changing leap into pro baseball — and he’s eager to be a role model both…
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