Baseball: Pettibone taken in Compensation Round B

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Jonathan Pettibone, a right-handed pitcher from Esperanza, has been selected by the Philadelphia Phillies -- who appear to have taken a shine to Southland prospects -- with the 110th pick overall Thursday, in Compensation Round B of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft.

The Phillies had a pick in this round because they failed to sign Tommy Toledo, their third-round pick in last year’s draft. Tommy Toledo? Really?

If I’ve missed any of our local players who have been drafted out of college, let me know!

-- Bob Rohwer