CUBS PICK FIEN AND TILLMON IN BASEBALL DRAFT.Byline: Daily News The Chicago Cubs selected a pair of area athletes in the major-league draft this week: former UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX quarterback Ryan Fien and Chatsworth High shortstop Joe Tillmon. The selection of Fien, which came with the Cubs' final pick in the 63rd round, is surprising because the Royal High School product hasn't played organized baseball since junior high. Fien will be a senior quarterback at the University of Idaho The university was formed by the territorial legislature of Idaho on January 30, 1889, and opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women. this fall. He was picked based on his size (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) and athleticism, said Cubs scout Steve Fuller This article is about the American football player. For the philosopher-sociologist, see Steve Fuller (social epistemologist). Stephen Ray Fuller is an American former professional football player. , who is familiar with the family's athletic ability, having known Fien's father as a youth. Fien isn't taking baseball seriously yet. ``If I get drafted (by the NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga ) I'm definitely playing football,'' Fien said. ``But I guess they see me as a potential relief pitcher relief pitcher n. Baseball A pitcher who replaces another during a game. Noun 1. relief pitcher - a pitcher who does not start the game fireman, reliever . It's a great opportunity. We'll see what happens.'' Tillmon, an All-City Section pick, was selected in the 47th round. Former Royal High and Moorpark College pitcher Maki Kramer signed with the Dodgers on Friday. He was a 16th round draft pick. |
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