VALDOSTA — The Baltimore Orioles drafted right-handed pitcher Seth Shuman in the 39th round of the MLB draft Saturday, becoming just the 11th player to be drafted out of Valdosta High.

Shuman signed a letter-of-intent to play football at Georgia Southern in February after breaking the Wildcats’ single-season passing record.  He followed that up playing baseball for VHS and earning Region 1-6A’s Pitcher of the Year honors.

Shuman told the Valdosta Daily Times he fully plans to honor his commitment to the Eagles where he can squeeze a few more years out of playing both of the sports he loves.

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