MLB Draft: Golden Valley gets its first player selected

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June 11, 2009 12:19 PM PT

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Santa Clarita Golden Valley had its first player ever selected in baseball’s amateur draft on Thursday, with outfielder Jordan Yallen going to the Chicago White Sox in the 47th round.

--Eric Sondheimer

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Eric Sondheimer

Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column.

MLB Draft: Golden Valley gets its first player selected

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