June 12, 2008 — Two Cy-Fair High School baseball players were drafted in the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) Amateur Player Draft, held June 5-6 in Orlando, Fla.

Cy-Fair senior outfielder Robbie Grossman was drafted in the sixth round, No. 174 overall, by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cy-Fair senior right-handed pitcher Tommy Collier was drafted in the 29th round, No. 878 overall, by the Milwaukee Brewers.

According to MLB Draft rules, clubs can sign selected players until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Aug. 15, or until the player enters or returns to a four-year college on a full-time basis. A player who is drafted and does not sign with the club that selected him may be drafted again at a future year’s draft if he is eligible.

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