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Draft, Day 2

Found June 10, 2009 on Towel Drills:
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

Posted by Lionel on June 10, 2009.

I won't be going round-by-round, but giving highlights throughout the day...
The Cubs 4th round pick is lefthanded pitcher Christopher Rusin from the University of Kentucky. He's a senior who ranked as the #192 prospect according to BA. He had a 4.20 ERA, but struck out 108 in 94 innings pitched and had a WHIP of 1.30. He was a 23rd round pick of the A's last year.

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