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catlover79 · 06-07-2012, 10:01 PM

http://news-herald.com/articles/2012...txt?viewmode=2

Baseball draft: Riverside grad Andrew Brown selected by Rockies

Published: Thursday, June 07, 2012

By Jim Ingraham
JIngraham@News-Herald.com
@jitribeinsider

Andrew Brown’s dream came true as he was sitting in his car, in the driveway of his house.

“I had just got back from lunch,” he said. “I was following the draft online on my phone, and as I pulled into my driveway I looked down at my phone and saw my name pop up: ‘Andrew Brown, Colorado Rockies.’ ”

The rest is dream-come-true history.

“I jumped out of my car and started running around screaming,” said Brown.

You might say Wednesday was a big day for Brown, the former Riverside High School standout turned University of Akron star.

The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 23rd round of Major League Baseball’s June Draft.

“Ever since I was a kid I always dreamed about playing professional baseball,” he said. “To see my name come up like that, and then to get a phone call from the Rockies — it’s the most exciting day of my life.”

As a senior this year for Akron, Brown was selected to the Mid-American Conference first team. In 14 starts for the Zips, he had a record of 6-8 and a 3.19 ERA, with six complete games. Opposing batters hit .242 against him.

Brown is Akron’s career leader in innings pitched (360 2/3), and is tied for fourth on the school’s all-time strikeout list (254).

Going into the draft, Brown said he was hopeful of eventually getting that phone call.

“I talked to about seven to 10 teams during the season, including Colorado,” he said. “Colorado was one of the first teams to talk to me, in the fall. I didn’t know where I’d get picked in the draft, or by who, but I had a feeling it might be today.”

Shortly after seeing his name pop up in the online coverage of the draft, Brown got a phone call from Ed Santa, the Colorado scout who scouted him through his senior season.

“I think Ed was as excited as I was that the Rockies drafted me,” said Brown. “The next step is I’ll meet with him in the next couple of days and sign a contract.”

Brown said he was told he will report to one of Colorado’s two short-season affiliates, either the Grand Junction (Colo.) Rockies in the Pioneer League or the Tri-City Dust Devils, located in Pasco, Wash., of the Northwest League.

“Since the end of my college season I’ve been working out with some guys from school,” said Brown. “So I haven’t been pitching, but I’ve been staying in shape.”

duckie · 06-07-2012, 10:23 PM

Wow, i hope he makes the team, the Rockies or another team.

catlover79 · 06-07-2012, 10:26 PM

I've known Andrew ever since he was a baby. His parents, grandparents, aunt and cousins still go to my church (his brother did, too, but has since moved to Arizona). He'll do great, I know it.

Zoneboy · 06-07-2012, 11:38 PM

catlover79 · 06-08-2012, 12:33 AM

Thanks, Charles!! I'll pass this along to Andrew.

Marvo301 · 06-08-2012, 01:44 PM

Andrew may soon be playing in a stadium near where I live! If he winds up playing for Tri-City they are in the same league as the Vancouver Canadians!

Brad Russ · 06-08-2012, 03:27 PM

That's awesome! My best friends son in law, Todd Linden, also played in the Majors. Played for the Athletics and a couple other teams. He has played in Japan for the last few years, but is trying to get back into the Majors. That would be cool if they ended up on the same team.

Congrats to your friend! I wish him all the success in the world!!

catlover79 · 06-09-2012, 01:54 AM

From what I gather, Andrew will be playing for the Rockies' minor league team in Grand Junction, CO, so I'm not sure if any of their road games will take them to the Tri-City area - but we'll see!! It'll be fun to follow his career - the last time I remember seeing him since he's been away at college and playing ball is his senior year in high school when he played Jesus in our Easter drama!!!

06-07-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	A boy from my church just got drafted by the CO Rockies!! http://news-herald.com/articles/2012...txt?viewmode=2 Baseball draft: Riverside grad Andrew Brown selected by Rockies Published: Thursday, June 07, 2012 By Jim Ingraham JIngraham@News-Herald.com @jitribeinsider Andrew Brown’s dream came true as he was sitting in his car, in the driveway of his house. “I had just got back from lunch,” he said. “I was following the draft online on my phone, and as I pulled into my driveway I looked down at my phone and saw my name pop up: ‘Andrew Brown, Colorado Rockies.’ ” The rest is dream-come-true history. “I jumped out of my car and started running around screaming,” said Brown. You might say Wednesday was a big day for Brown, the former Riverside High School standout turned University of Akron star. The 22-year-old right-handed pitcher was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 23rd round of Major League Baseball’s June Draft. “Ever since I was a kid I always dreamed about playing professional baseball,” he said. “To see my name come up like that, and then to get a phone call from the Rockies — it’s the most exciting day of my life.” As a senior this year for Akron, Brown was selected to the Mid-American Conference first team. In 14 starts for the Zips, he had a record of 6-8 and a 3.19 ERA, with six complete games. Opposing batters hit .242 against him. Brown is Akron’s career leader in innings pitched (360 2/3), and is tied for fourth on the school’s all-time strikeout list (254). Going into the draft, Brown said he was hopeful of eventually getting that phone call. “I talked to about seven to 10 teams during the season, including Colorado,” he said. “Colorado was one of the first teams to talk to me, in the fall. I didn’t know where I’d get picked in the draft, or by who, but I had a feeling it might be today.” Shortly after seeing his name pop up in the online coverage of the draft, Brown got a phone call from Ed Santa, the Colorado scout who scouted him through his senior season. “I think Ed was as excited as I was that the Rockies drafted me,” said Brown. “The next step is I’ll meet with him in the next couple of days and sign a contract.” Brown said he was told he will report to one of Colorado’s two short-season affiliates, either the Grand Junction (Colo.) Rockies in the Pioneer League or the Tri-City Dust Devils, located in Pasco, Wash., of the Northwest League. “Since the end of my college season I’ve been working out with some guys from school,” said Brown. “So I haven’t been pitching, but I’ve been staying in shape.” Attached Images
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06-07-2012, 10:23 PM	#2
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06-07-2012, 11:38 PM	#4
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06-08-2012, 01:44 PM	#6
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06-08-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	That's awesome! My best friends son in law, Todd Linden, also played in the Majors. Played for the Athletics and a couple other teams. He has played in Japan for the last few years, but is trying to get back into the Majors. That would be cool if they ended up on the same team. Congrats to your friend! I wish him all the success in the world!!
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06-07-2012, 10:26 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I've known Andrew ever since he was a baby. His parents, grandparents, aunt and cousins still go to my church (his brother did, too, but has since moved to Arizona). He'll do great, I know it.

06-08-2012, 12:33 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Thanks, Charles!! I'll pass this along to Andrew.

06-09-2012, 01:54 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	From what I gather, Andrew will be playing for the Rockies' minor league team in Grand Junction, CO, so I'm not sure if any of their road games will take them to the Tri-City area - but we'll see!! It'll be fun to follow his career - the last time I remember seeing him since he's been away at college and playing ball is his senior year in high school when he played Jesus in our Easter drama!!!