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Lexington's Nick Ciuffo to Attend 2013 MLB Draft

Ciuffo accepted an invitation to the draft for a shot at professional baseball.

Lexington High School catcher Nick Ciuffo will attend the 2013 MLB Draft in New York in June, according to reports. 

Ciuffo is ranked MLB.com's 25th best prospect in the upcoming draft, according to WACH Fox. 

The senior helped lead the Wildcats to the 4A state baseball championship last week and was also named South Carolina 4A Player of the Year. 

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, but couldn't pass up an invitation to the draft, he told WACH Fox. His decision will depend on where he's selected.

Watch Ciuffo talk about the draft on WACH Fox.

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