You may have missed it during all the pageantry of the All-Star Game and All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, but the first-year player draft happened to coincide with the festivities, and the Dodgers added some new faces to the minor league ranks.
Many kids dream of receiving “the call” and for Chris Newell, his became a reality during the 2022 MLB Draft. And the Dodgers made it happen. (quotes via Matt Breen).
“Just hearing your name called is an awesome feeling and something that I’ve been looking forward to for such a long time…for it to finally be able to happen is such an awesome feeling.