Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 5:23 PM | 0 comments |

Two SJ George Mason Players Drafted

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George Mason junior catcher Chris Henderson and senior pitcher Mike Modica, who both were high school stars in South Jersey, were selected in the second day of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft.

Henderson, a former standout at Cherokee, was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 21st round, the 637th overall selection.

Modica, a Washington Township graduate, was chosen on the 24th round by the Houston Astros, the 731st overall choice. It marks the third time that Modica has been drafted by Ed Wade.

The first came as a senior in high school when Wade was the Phillies general manager and Modica was a 45th round pick.

Now the general manager of Houston, Wade's Astros drafted Moidca on the 46th round last season.
And now it has happened a third time.

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About Inquirer Staff Writers

Bill Iezzi has covered high school sports for The Inquirer since 1985 and South Jersey sports since 2006.

Keith Pompey has been an Inquirer high school sports reporter since 2004. He was named the 2007 media person of the year by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association.

Don Beideman has covered high school sports for The Inquirer since 1989. Among his favorites are field hockey and lacrosse.

Rick O’Brien has been at The Inquirer since 1993, primarily covering high school sports in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Phil Anastasia has followed the South Jersey sports scene since 1980. A South Jersey native, Phil joined the Inquirer as a sports columnist in May 2008 after nearly 30 years with the Courier-Post in Cherry Hill.

Marc Narducci has covered South Jersey high school sports for the majority of his tenure with The Inquirer, which began in 1983. After a few years of covering the NFL and NBA, Marc returns to South Jersey, serving as the assigning editor, columnist and beat writer for various sports.

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