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Cincinnati baseball standout Joey Wiemer hoping for the best with shortened MLB Draft

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In an alternate universe without the novel coronavirus pandemic, University of Cincinnati outfielder Joey Wiemer would be preparing to play in the conference tournament this week and trying to help the Bearcats earn another bid to the NCAA Tournament.

He’d be nearing the end of his collegiate career as a lock to be picked within the first 10 rounds of the upcoming Major League Baseball Draft.