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The VAB is very proud to announce that 1 current Jet and 1 alumni were drafted in the 2013 MLB 1st year player draft.

Current Jets SS Chris Thibideau (Dartmouth, NS) was drafted in the 40th round, 1198th overall by the Padres.  in 2013 Thibideau broke the all-time Jets highest batting average hitting .485.  Chris has committed to both Central Michigan University and Midland JC.  Chris is currently playing with the Canadian National Junior Team.

Former Jet (2008-2009) Adam Nelubowich (Stony Plain, AB) was drafted in the 18th round, 527th overall by the Astros.  Nelubowich finished a successful career at Washington State University and is expected to sign a professional contract.

Below is a list of other Jets who have been drafted in previous seasons:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros – signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attend Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays

2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – currently attending Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – currently attending University of San Fransico

2012 – Logan Seifrit – Seattle Mariners – signed