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Jordan Abruzzo lightheartedly likened himself to the movie character Crash Davis after he declined to sign with the Red Sox – who drafted him in the 39th round in 2006 – and instead returned for his senior season at the University of San Diego. Imagine how the catcher feels now. Playing at the Mets’ low-A affiliate in Savannah, he’s just 23 years old. Yet that’s a full five years older than the Sand Gnats’ other catcher, Francisco Pena , the son of five-time All-Star Tony. “You kind of have to sit back and say, ‘Wow, he’s only 18,’” Abruzzo said. “It’s going to be fun to see him grow.” The Savannah catchers will be the Sand Gnats’ two representatives in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 17 in Greensboro, N.C. Abruzzo, who became his school’s all-time hits leader during his final year at San Diego, passing ex-Yankee farmhand Kevin Reese , is hitting .315 with four homers and 25 ... [link]

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