Michael Wacha Makes Rapid Ascent

Opening night at Texas A&M’s posh new Blue Bell Park in February 2012 did not offer the ideal conditions or the ideal performance to watch the pitcher who became the club’s ideal pick. And yet there they were, four Cardinals scouts wedged in amongst the Aggie faithful. They didn’t have seats. They had to hunt for a clear view. A game-time temp of 59 degrees had dropped precipitously a few innings before rain did.

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