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MLB drafts six former Bellingham Bells

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Six former Bellingham Bells were taken in this week’s Major League Baseball Draft. Jon Olsen was selected by the Twins in the 12th round. Joey Matulovich went to the Milwaukee Brewers in the 20th round.

In round 28, Gunnar Shubert was taken by the Miami Marlins, and Beau Branton went to the Mariners. Reagan Todd was picked by the Colorado Rockies in the 32nd round. To finish off, Kody Hoese was selected by the Kansas City Royals in Round 35.

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