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Buffalo Grove Native Drafted by Colorado Rockies

Scott Firth was the 559th pick of the Major League Baseball draft.

A Buffalo Grove native is heading for the major leagues.

Scott Firth was chosen by the Colorado Rockies this week during the Major League Baseball draft, the Journal & Topics reports. The Stevenson High School graduate and right-handed pitcher was the 559th pick of the draft. He attended Clemson University. 

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