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Former Elgin standout Grady drafted by Atlanta Braves

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Dallas Baptist University outfielder Jace Grady in action during the 2023 NCAA college baseball season. Photo courtesy of Dallas Baptist University

DALLAS – The city of Elgin proudly made its way into the 2023 MLB Draft on Tuesday, July 11 when former Wildcats baseball standout Jace Grady was selected in the 11th round by the Atlanta Braves at No. 339 overall.Grady, a class of 2019 graduate, was a second- team all-state selection when he played at Elgin after hitting a whopping .500 from the plate as a junior. He then went on to be a standout outfielder for Dallas Baptist University and played three full seasons for the Patriots.As a junior for Dallas Baptist in 2023, Grady put up great numbers ...

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