Las Vegas has a rich tradition of producing talented baseball players. Here’s the Review-Journal’s top five MLB players from Las Vegas, led by Greg Maddux.
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Right-hander Jaret Godman, a junior at Oklahoma, was drafted in the 19th round on Tuesday by the Boston Red Sox.
College of Southern Nevada pitcher Kris Bow, who also went to Centennial, was selected by the Yankees, and Basic outfielder Mason Neville was chosen by the Reds.
Bishop Gorman outfielder Justin Crawford was drafted Sunday by the Philadelphia Phillies, who have two other players from Las Vegas on their roster.
Bishop Gorman graduate Justin Crawford could follow his dad into the major leagues. Carl Crawford put together a successful 15-year MLB career.
A day after being called up from Triple A by the Pittsburgh Pirates, former Foothill High star Bligh Madris collected three hits in his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs.
Ryan Ludwick and Larry Brown, who will be inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame, said Las Vegas is capable of being home to the Oakland Athletics.
Basic took advantage of a depleted Bishop Gorman pitching staff to defeat the Gaels and win the Class 5A state baseball championship at Las Vegas Ballpark.
The effects of the COVID pandemic and travel ball is being felt as Southern Nevada high school baseball teams prepare for their first state tournament in three years.
Southern Nevada high school alumni include a Hall of Famer, MVPs, Rookies of the Year and first-round MLB draft picks.