Liam Doyle drafted by Cardinals: Bob Tewksbury weighs in

On Sunday, Derry’s Liam Doyle was drafted fifth overall by the St. Louis Cardinals, making him one of the highest picks in state history.The Pinkerton Academy graduate is not the first Granite Stater to be a part of the Cardinals organization. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

On Sunday, Derry’s Liam Doyle was drafted fifth overall by the St. Louis Cardinals, making him one of the highest picks in state history.

The Pinkerton Academy graduate is not the first Granite Stater to be a part of the Cardinals organization.

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Chris Carpenter won 2 World Series titles with St. Louis, was a Cy Young Award winner, and was a 3-time All-Star.

In 2004, Manchester Memorial’s Chris Lambert was drafted 19th overall by the Cardinals and ended up playing in the big leagues for the Tigers and Orioles.

Concord’s Bob Tewksbury pitched 13 seasons in the majors, including six with St. Louis. He says Doyle will love being a Cardinal.

Tewksbury is now a mental skills coach and helps players like Doyle to deal with the pressure of becoming a professional athlete.

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