In a late breaking report, Treasure Valley Sports has learned that prospect pitcher Fernando Rangel, the first-round selection by Boise in the 2042 Draft, has notified owner Francis Nephi Grigg IV and the Spuds' front office that he has decided to retire from baseball to start a career in professional football.The following is from an AP report:
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Salt Lake City multi-sport star Fernando Rangel has decided to discontinue his baseball career and focus full-time on his football career.
Despite his love of baseball, Rangel says he likes his prospects on the gridiron better than the diamond.
"It was a tough decision, but I think this is the right one for me," said the Alpines reliever.
Rangel, considered to be a standout defensive end, is projected as a late 1st or 2nd round pick in the upcoming draft.
Despite his love of baseball, Rangel says he likes his prospects on the gridiron better than the diamond.
"It was a tough decision, but I think this is the right one for me," said the Alpines reliever.
Rangel, considered to be a standout defensive end, is projected as a late 1st or 2nd round pick in the upcoming draft.
Rangel had just been named the Triple-A's Rupert Horn Memorial League Reliever of the Year Award in 2042. Rangel joins former top Hawaii Tropics prospect Luis Mendoza as players to jump from the BBA to the NFL this off-season.
Rumors are Boise has hired an independent security firm to look into the backgrounds of every player in the organization for athletic and hobby passions outside of baseball.
