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Post by topher99 on Jun 8, 2007 18:41:05 GMT -5
Colorado Rockies Draft Vasami 6/8/2007
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Elon first baseman Chris Vasami (Mamaroneck, N.Y.) was chosen in the 39th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies on Friday afternoon. The slugger played three years at Elon after spending his freshman season at Notre Dame. He will find out later in the week where he will be assigned. Vasami batted .320 with 40 runs scored and 46 RBI during his senior campaign with the Phoenix. His 13 doubles and five homers lifted him to a .458 slugging percentage over 60 games and 203 at bats in 2006. Vasami posted back-to-back five-RBI outings in victories over Saint Joseph's early in the year to tie a career-high. Following his three seasons in an Elon uniform, Vasami ranks among the program's career leaders in both home runs (tied 8th with 24) and RBI (7th with 132). "I am very, very excited and proud," said Vasami. "I'm grateful to Coach Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to come and play at Elon." Elon head coach Mike Kennedy said, "We're excited for Chris and his family. He was rewarded by the Rockies for all the time and effort he has put into playing the game."
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Post by elonpuckhog on Jun 8, 2007 19:42:04 GMT -5
Congrats to Chris. Now all we need to do is make sure he gets traded to the Phillies!
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Post by elonfirefighter on Jun 9, 2007 14:53:36 GMT -5
you mean the braves
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Post by elonpride on Jun 9, 2007 21:37:59 GMT -5
puckhog....you also a Phillies fan?
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Post by elonpuckhog on Jun 10, 2007 10:58:47 GMT -5
Philly fan here - was hoping Nkang would go to the Eagles:)...I grew up in PA so Im a Philly fan first and a Panthers/Hurricanes fan second.
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Post by elonpride on Jun 10, 2007 11:04:57 GMT -5
I grew up in NC, hated the Braves, and ended up becoming a Phillies fan.
Now I live in Richmond and the only pro ball around is......guess who? The Richmond Braves. Well, atleast a kid from Elon was playing for them early in the season.
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Post by euphoenix99 on Jun 10, 2007 20:46:46 GMT -5
Congrats to Vasami. Would be cool if he could spend some time in the majors.
Go Phoenix!
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