The wait is over. Wednesday morning Bridge City native and University of Texas starting pitcher Chase Shugart was selected in the 12th round of the major league draft by the Boston Red Sox.
Boston’s Class A Short Season Club is in Lowell, MA. Their Class A team is in Greenville, SC. Salem, Virginia is home to their Class A Advanced team. Boston’s AA team is in Portland and their AAA team is located in Pawtucket, RI.
The 22 year old Shugart, (5-10, 180 pounds) will lead the Longhorns into this weekends Super Regional in Austin against Tennessee Tech.
Saturday and Sunday’s game starts at 2pm and Monday at noon (if necessary).
July 6 is the date to decide if he wants to sign with the Red Sox organization or return to Texas for his senior year.
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