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Parker taken in MLB draft

Posted: 06.07.2010 at 11:34 PM

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Clemson outfielder Kyle Parker warming up before Monday's game against Auburn.

The Colorado Rockies drafted Clemson outfielder Kyle Parker 26th overall in the Major League Baseball draft.

Parker will have to decide whether to play football or baseball. Parker became the first Division I athlete to hit 20 home runs and throw 20 touchdowns in the same season.

He leads the Tigers in home runs, runs scored, slugging percentage and on-base percentage this year.

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