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Former McNeese standout pitcher and Ville Platte native Kaleb Fontenot was recently selected by the Texas Rangers in the 21st round of the MLB draft. Fontenot will be playing for the Spokane Indians this summer. (Photo courtesy of McNeese SID)

Former McNeese State ace Fontenot selected by Texas in MLB draft

Former McNeese State University pitcher and Ville Platte native Kaleb Fontenot has had his dream come true this past week, as he was selected in the 21st round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers.

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McNeese State senior pitcher Kaleb Fontenot was selected Saturday by the Texas Rangers in the 21st round as the 639th overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft. (Photo courtesy of McNeese State Sports Information)

Fontenot selected by Rangers in MLB Draft

LAKE CHARLES – McNeese State senior and All-Southland Conference starting pitcher Kaleb Fontenot was selected Saturday by the Texas Rangers in the 21st round as the 639th overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.

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