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~ Sports Draft from page 9 Barber is expected to become a relief pitcher if he leaves Carolina but has said he would like to con tinue to start, wherever he goes. ‘|I like to start because I like to be in control of the game." Barber said. “Hopefully, I’ll start.” Two other Gamecocks were also taken, as the Texas Rangers picked Johnny Bench Award finalist '.Brandon Pack in the 12th round. Pack, a junior-col lege transfer who caught all 66 games for the Game cocks this season, could not be reached for comment. Also, leftfielder and lead-off hitter Nate Janow icz was drafted by the Cleveland In dims in the 15 th round. Janowicz, one Of four Gamecock seniors, was brought in by Coach Ray Tanner two years ago from Cuesta Junior College m California and has shone in his two seasons by hitting above .300 during that time. Four USC prospects were also taken in the draft but can still come to USC. One of the highest draft picks, Scott Thorman, was picked 30th overall by the Atlanta Braves and is considered one of the best Past Gamecock draftees of note 1999 - Brian Roberts. SS, Baltimore Orioles 1998 - Ryan Bordenick, C, Milwaukee Brewers 1998 - Mike Curry. OF, Kansas City 1998 - Adam Everett. SS, Boston Red Sox 1998 - Bren Jodie, RHP, New York Yankees 1994 - Rob DeBoer, C, Oakland Athletics 1992 - D.T. Cromer, 1B, Toronto Blue Jays 1990 - Brian Williams. RHP. Houston Astros 1989 - Tripp Cromer, SS, St Louis Cardinals 1987 - Dave Hollins, 3B, San Diego Padres 1986 - Mike Cook, RHP, California Angels 1980 - Bill Landrum, RHP. Chicago Cubs 1977 - Ed Lynch, RHP, Texas Rangers 1977 - Randy Martz, RHP, Chicago Cubs 1577 - Mookie W'ilson, OF. New York Mets 1975 - Earl Bass, RHP. St Louis Cardinals 1975 - Hank Small. IB, Atlanta Braves combination players in the draft by Baseball America. The 6-foot-3,210-pound fielder from Cambridge, Ontario, could play several positions if he comes to Carolina, ranging from third to first base to outfield. However, below-average speed could place him in the Gamecock pitching staff. Thorman throws in the low-90s and could also hit for USC. “[Thomian] is an outstanding prospect and is for tunate to be taken in the first round,” Tanner said. “It’s highly unlikely he’ll come to school, but his mother assured us he would have been here if he hadn’t been picked so high.” Other USC prospects include Josh Shortslef, a pitcher from Hannibal, N.Y., selected by Pittsburgh in the sixth round; Tommy Joyce, an outfielder from Ma con, Ga., selected by Baltimore in the 15th round and Justin Hileman, a shortstop from Palmyra, Pa., selected by St. Louis in the 16th round. The 6-foot4,200-pound Shortslef is rated as one of the top high school picks from New York, with good velocity and a powerful arm. “Shortslef will have a tough decision to make, be ing drafted in the sixth round,” Tanner said. “We’d love to have him, but you never can tell.” Tanner also commented on the other prospects and his team members who were drafted, saying, “I’m extremely excited but a little sad at the same time. You hate to lose half your team, so it will be real in teresting what transpires in the next few weeks.” Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year Kip Bouknight was finally taken in the 21st round. The jinior right-hander, 17-1 on the season and the SEC Player of tire Year, was tak en by Oakland early Tuesday, ending speculation about whether a major-league team could pass up a player with Bouknight’s accolades. Bouknight joined teammate Tripp Kelly as an Oak land pick. Kelly, who led USC with 22 home runs, was taken in the 27th round, while Cincinnati selected relief pitcher Clint Collins in the 22nd round. Sports Editor Jeff Romig contributed to this report. Sean Rayford Sports Photo Editor USC starter Kip Bouknight went 17-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 2000. This earned him the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year in 2000. Oakland drafted Bouknight in the 21 st round. Check out GamecockCentral.com for message boards, chat rooms, football, baseball, basketball, and more!! Find the Best Price on New and Pre-Owned Hondas www.rickhendrickhonda.com HONDA 791-5660 1650 Airport Boulevard • West Columbia, SC 29171 $9 PER CAR • (803)685-7949 FROM COLUMBIA OR I-20 WEST. TARE EXIT 33 TURR RIGHT OR HWY 39. THER TURR RIGHT OR HWY I. theatre is or Right Concession C Gates open 7:30pm i Shows start at dusk i NOW SHOWING THRU 6/15 1 DINOSAUR DOUBLE FEATURES SHOWING SHANGHAI NOON _Friday, Saturbat 6 Suhdat_ BRING AD FOR FREE MEDIUM POPCORN WWW.THE8IGMO.COM DoiteroDtura Entry Deadline: Thursday, June 8 Play Begins: Sunday, June 11 •No Cost* v Contact Derrick Boston 777-4593 or stop by the Blatt PE Center