I came out a winner on both ends."Ī trio of Bulldog signees were drafted in the early-going Friday as the draft continues in to the night with 50 rounds. I feel like I got better, and I got closer to my degree and it worked out. Last year, I got some calls on draft day but I decided to come back for my senior year. I wanted to get better as a baseball player and get an education. "It was an awesome feeling to get the call, and it's one of the reasons I came to college.
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"It feels good, and I'm honored to get the opportunity to play professional baseball," said Wyatt. In 2007, Wyatt led all Southeastern Conference outfielders with a perfect fielding percentage in 164 total chances. He ranks fifth in school history with 222 games played including 172 starts. 328 career batting average, 12 home runs, 103 RBI and 42 stolen bases. For the second year in a row, he led the Bulldogs in hitting and batted.
392-3-17 in 27 postseason games including. Wyatt, a 5-10, 180-pound native of Kennesaw, Ga., was a starter on two College World Series teams and was one of the greatest Bulldog hitters in the postseason.
University of Georgia senior outfielder Jonathan Wyatt was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player draft early Friday along with three more Bulldog signees.