Former Missouri State outfielder Tate Matheny is still climbing the ranks of the minor leagues days after his dad was let go by the St. Louis Cardinals.
No, he's not awkwardly playing for the former employer of his dad, Mike Matheny.
Tate Matheny was drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox after leading MSU to the Super Regionals.
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Matheny is currently a centerfielder for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs in the Eastern League.