UT's Jimenez taken by Angels
The Angels have taken their share of area prospects, taking former Gaither product Braulio Pardo and Middleton slugger Jamie Mallard earlier in the day. Add UT first baseman Jose Jimenez (5-foot-11, 235 pounds) to the mix.
Jimenez, a member of two Divison II national title teams who hit 41 homers in three seasons with the Spartans, was selected by the Angels in the 33rd round with the 1009th overall pick.
In the days leading up to the draft, UT coach Joe Urso said he thought a team would take a chance on Jimenez, who is a junior and has one year of eligibity left.
-- EDUARDO A. ENCINA
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