KAWKAWLIN, Mich. (WNEM) – Just a few days ago Bay City Western star pitcher Luke LaCourse was selected in the sixth round of the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels.
Today, family and friends gathered to celebrate his major league accomplishment.
LaCourse took us through the moment when he knew his life was changing forever.
“We were hoping to have something done earlier because normally you know a good bit of time before but it was probably five picks before the draft and I get a call and he’s just like hey we got this from the Angels but I have to let them know right now and I’m like let’s do it. That’s the word I said, let’s do it,” LaCourse said. “Walked downstairs and had a big smile on my face so all the family kind of knew and my Mom started bawling her eyes out. It was an awesome feeling and then seeing it across the screen, it was surreal. It was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
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