NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 8, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Craig Threlkeld 205.391.5838
cthrelkeld@sheltonstate.edu
SHELTON STATE OUTFIELDER DRAFTED BY ATLANTA BRAVES
Shelton State Community College outfielder Kenny Fleming was drafted Tuesday by the Atlanta
Braves in the 30th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. In 2010 Fleming hit .326 in
48 games and added 25 runs batted in and nine stolen bases for the Bucs. Fleming's brother Kurt
was also drafted out of St. Christopher's High School (VA) by the Braves as an eighth-round
pick. The Braves will soon be a family affair, as Fleming's father is also employed by the Braves
organization.
"Kenny is a very gifted athlete," said Shelton State Head Coach Bobby Sprowl. "His play was
one of the reasons that we were able to compete again for the ACCC Championship.
If he continues to progress like he has, he will have a real chance to play for a long time at the
next level."
Looking for their fourth consecutive ACCC title, Shelton State (34-23, 22-5) advanced to the
championship game of the 2010 Tournament but eventually fell 7-6 to Faulkner State.
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