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| Blake Perkins |
Verrado High School graduate and baseball standout Blake Perkins made school history today as he was selected by Washington Nationals as a 2nd Round draft pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.
Perkins' selection was the 69th draft pick overall.
The announcement was made by the Washington Nationals' Johnny DiPuglia and telecast live on the Major League Baseball Network and MLB.com.
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| Blake Perkins |
During his high school career Perkins hit .470 with 119 hits, 97 RBIs and 21 home runs.
Perkins is also a formidable defensive player with quick reaction time and ability to track down balls hit anywhere in his vicinity.
Perkins' speed is also an asset on the base paths. He had 42 stolen bases during his three-year span with the Vipers and scored an inside-the-park home run during Verrado's 14-0 win over Glendale on April 28.
Perkins committed to play with Arizona State University in November, 2014.
