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LOCALS IN THE PROS: Thomas Francisco still hitting the books and baseballs
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Tim Hayes on X: East Carolina University's Thomas Francisco (Abingdon) drafted in the 19th round by the St. Louis Cardinals. First Abingdon High School grad selected in the MLB Amateur Draft since
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Thomas Francisco, East Carolina, Third Baseman
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Abingdon native Thomas Francisco drafted by the Cardinals in the 19th round
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Thomas Francisco, East Carolina, Third Baseman
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Tim Hayes on X: East Carolina University's Thomas Francisco (Abingdon) drafted in the 19th round by the St. Louis Cardinals. First Abingdon High School grad selected in the MLB Amateur Draft since
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2021 MLB Draft: N.C. State's Tyler McDonough, Jose Torres selected
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LOCALS IN THE PROS IN REVIEW: Abingdon's Thomas Francisco
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2021 MLB Draft: N.C. State's Tyler McDonough, Jose Torres selected