Auburn's football game against Clemson this fall just got a little more competitive.Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker, who was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 26th pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last June, will return to play football this season.
The two-sport standout did not rule out still signing with the Rockies, but he said playing only baseball is no longer an option.
"I was in a situation where I couldn't make a bad decision. All my options are still on the table at this point," he said in a release from the school. "The only option I have ruled out is playing baseball exclusively for the Colorado Rockies right now. Negotiations will continue with the Rockies, but I will play football at Clemson this fall."
Parker threw for 2,526 yards and 20 touchdowns as a freshman last year. He also batted .344 with 20 home runs and 64 RBIs for the baseball team, which beat Auburn in an NCAA regional en route to the College World Series.
Parker was reportedly seeking a $3 million signing bonus to give up football and concentrate solely on baseball.
Auburn hosts Clemson on Sept. 18 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET.
2 comments:
I know this kid is a heck of a player, but you have to think he is going to be a bit rusty due to the distraction of his negotiations. I can barely concentrate when I have to choose between Moes and Salsaritas for lunch. Imagine thinking about signing a 3 mill $ contract and trying to run "summer drills" at the same time,
I say bring'em on. We can take those guys with or without him. The Plainsman Park Payback. Let's go Tigers.
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