Delaying the start of his professional baseball career is a decision which Jonathan Hughes is completely comfortable with. Despite his high MLB draft position last month, No. 68 overall by the Baltimore Orioles, the late second-round selection passed on the big signing bonus to go pro, instead choosing to attend Georgia Tech on a baseball scholarship in the fall.
Flowery Branch grad Jonathan Hughes opts for Georgia Tech over pro baseball deal
Former Falcons ace was picked in 2nd round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles
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