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2013 MLB Draft: Lexington's Nick Ciuffo Expects First-Round Call
The Wildcats catcher, named South Carolina's top high school player this season, is projected as a top-25 pick.
Nick Ciuffo, Lexington High School's all-star catcher, is just a few hours away from becoming a first-round pick in the Major League Draft.
Ciuffo, named South Carolina's top prep player two weeks ago, led the Wildcats to a AAAA state title and is projected to be selected among the top 25 picks.
if he goes to college. But a multi-million-dollar signing bonus may cause Ciuffo to skip college and go straight to the pros.
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