King's Buckley taken by Cubs in 29th round
During his time at King, Sean Buckley earned a reputation as being one of the toughest outs in Hillsborough County.
On Friday afternoon, the USF signee was selected by the Cubs in the 29th round with the 881st overall pick.
Buckley is a Times' all-Hillsborough County first-teamer who hit .448 as a senior. His going late in the draft isnt surprising. King coach Jim Macaluso said earlier this week that Buckley (6-foot-4, 205 pound) has made it clear he wants to attend college.
Also, former Jesuit standout Chris Swauger, an outfielder at The Citadel, went to the Cardinals with the 785th pick in the 26th round.
-- EDUARDO A. ENCINA
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