This Mid County baseballer just got drafted by MLB team

Published 1:45 pm Tuesday, July 13, 2021

: Port Neches native Drake Varnado, surrounded by his family, chooses the University of Arkansas as his destination to play college baseball during an event in 2020.

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University of Arkansas commit and Port Neches native Drake Varnado was drafted Tuesday by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Varnado was selected in the 17th round.

Read here for Drake’s thoughts as he considers going pro or staying in college.

With their 17th-round pick, the @Dbacks select IMG Academy (FL) shortstop Drake Varnado, No. 164 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.

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