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Reds feeling okey dokey, draft Clemson catcher Chris Okey at number 43 overall in the 2016 MLB Draft

Well this last name is going to be fun.

With the 43rd pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Clemson catcher Chris Okey. It is the third position player they've selected in the draft.

Welcome to #RedsCountry, @Chris_Okey25! #Reds select Clemson catcher Chris Okey with the 43th overall pick in the #MLBDraft.

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 10, 2016

The junior put up very solid numbers at Clemson this season, slashing .330/.450/.577 with 44 walks and 50 strikeouts in 227 at-bats.