Louisville’s Tucker Biven in the dugout during the Louisville Super Regional.
Photo by Mike Ricke
Monday was a long one for Tucker Biven. But it was also well worth the wait.
The former New Albany High School star, who recently completed his junior year at the University of Louisville, was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon.
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