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Baseball: CJ Chatham selected in 2016 MLB Draft

Related Topics: Boston Red Sox, Baseball, Shortstop

Chatham has one more year of college eligibility if he chooses to remain in school.

CJ Chatham became the highest drafted player in FAU baseball history after he was selected in the 2016 MLB Draft with the 51st pick by the Boston Red Sox. Ryan Lynch | Multimedia Editor

he Boston Red Sox selected Florida Atlantic junior shortstop CJ Chatham with the 51st overall pick of the 2016 MLB Draft.

Chatham is now the highest drafted Owl in program history. He surpassed catcher Jeff Fiorentino, who was taken 79th overall by the Baltimore Orioles in 2004.