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Michael Yastrzemski, Grandson of Carl Yastrzemski, Drafted By Sox

by Jon Azpiri | June 11, 2009 at 01:41 pm

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The Boston Red Sox have drafted Michael Yastrzemski, the grandson of legendary Red Sox outfielder Carl Yastrzemski, in the 36th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.

Carl Yastrzemski has worked extensively with his grandson teaching him the art of hitting. The younger Yaz seems to have caught the eye of Red Sox scouts.

"He has a good swing and good instincts and he works at it," says the scout. "He's got a pretty good hitting coach. Yaz had an ear-to-ear smile on his face when his grandson was hitting. He's got a lot of ability, but there's a lot of kids in his boat. We just have to see him play."

The 18-year-old Yastrzemski planned to accept a baseball scholarship at Vanderbilt University, but he may consider signing with the Red Sox instead, considering his family ties to the franchise.

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Billie Brewer (not verified)

at 18:58 on June 11th, 2009

I am so excited to see Yaz's grandson be drafted by the Red Sox....Good Luck! Listen to your granddad....and you will go far.

Go Sox!!!!

Adam Silva (not verified)

at 04:32 on June 12th, 2009

Let's see if good as grandfather.You have someone as grandfather as a teacher hope he do well with the sox and wwish all the best.Also he can deal with being in his grandfather shadow that may be easy for a young man to deal with.