Drafted in the 23rd round (719th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2011.
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The state's best college pitching prospect is righthander Corey Maines, Illinois State's career wins leader with 24. Six feet and 200 pounds, he relies heavily on a big, sweeping slider that he throws from a low three-quarters arm slot. His sinker usually operates at 88-89 mph and tops out at 91. He spent his first two years as a two-way player, getting regular at-bats as an outfielder.
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