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Phillies fourth-round pick Carson Ragsdale has overcome plenty of adversity
Selected in the fourth round of the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball Draft, recently signed Philadelphia Phillies prospect RHP Carson Ragsdale says becoming a professional baseball pitcher is a “dream come true.”
Given Ragsdale’s injury history and this year’s draft being just five rounds and 160 overall picks, the right-hander could have been easily passed on. But, the Phillies gave him a chance.
“I still can’t believe it.