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Phillip Sikes could’ve turned pro, but his decision to join TCU baseball is paying off
BY DREW DAVISON
Phillip Sikes had an opportunity to pursue a professional baseball career two years ago. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 33rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Pima Community College in Arizona.
But Sikes also had an opportunity to join TCU’s baseball program. He chose the latter.
“I’m from Paris, Texas,” Sikes said. “TCU was the powerhouse growing up. They were going to the College World Series every year. I wanted to play for TCU, man. When I got that opportunity out of junior college, I prayed about it and thank God I made the right decision in coming here.”
Read more at https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article251007014.html
BY DREW DAVISON
Phillip Sikes had an opportunity to pursue a professional baseball career two years ago. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 33rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Pima Community College in Arizona.
But Sikes also had an opportunity to join TCU’s baseball program. He chose the latter.
“I’m from Paris, Texas,” Sikes said. “TCU was the powerhouse growing up. They were going to the College World Series every year. I wanted to play for TCU, man. When I got that opportunity out of junior college, I prayed about it and thank God I made the right decision in coming here.”
Read more at https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article251007014.html