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The Year InReview The Year InReview The Year InReview The Year InReviewGrant Selected In MLB DraftBy Bryan Shupe, June 12, 2012Milford Baseball’s star pitcher Nick Grant wasdrafted by the New York Mets on Tuesday, June 5 inRound 15 of the MLB draft. Grant helped lead theBucs to a historical run this season, advancing fartherthan any Milford baseball team in the 43-yearhistory of the Delaware State Baseball Tournament.Originally Grant had been talking with the Cubsand thought he would be drafted in the 10th roundby Chicago. Waiting 5 more rounds than expected,Nick and his family admit it was a tense situation.“We were all sitting around listening to the draft oninternet radio and it was nerve racking,” commentedGrant. “When the Mets announced that they pickedme, every one went crazy.”Grant follows in the footsteps of his teammatesJarrell Allen and Devon Reed, each on which weredrafted by MLB teams last year. Jerrel Allen was chosenin the 11th round by the Kansas City Royals andDevon Reed was drafted by the Marlins in round 20.“We used to train a lot together and we have playedon the same teams for years,” commented Grant.“From them I have learned to keep working hard;they have always been right there with me.”Nick has been a star pitcher for theMHS baseball team, making the Varsitysquad his entire high school careerto a team that saw State Tournamentplay in 4 consecutive years. Duringthis year’s Quarter-Final Round of theDIAA State Tournament Nick Grantstruck out 5 batters in 4 innings ofwork and added 3 hits and 2 RBI.Grant also pitched in the DIAA StateChampionship game falling one runshort of being crowned State Champions.Milford baseball Head Coach NickBrannan attributes this year’s unprecedentedsuccess to the leadership ofhis pitchers including Grant’s abilityto perform under pressure in theDIAA State Tournament.“We, as a team are so excited to hear the news ofNick being drafted,” stated Coach Brannan. “Hisathleticism is what got him this far. He has a veryrigid training regiment and if he keeps working hardI think Nick will see a lot of success.”Over the next few weeks Nick will continue hisnormal routine as officials for the Mets come to Milfordto see him perform and negotiate a contract.If an agreement can be reached, Nick will leave inJuly to begin his professional training in Florida. Tomake it to The Show, Nick will face competitionfrom some of the best players in the world as he progressesthrough the minor league system.