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Former Luella pitcher Jordan Jackson was a key member of the Georgia Southern starting rotation this season.

Luella grad Jordan Jackson was selected in the 10th round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on Monday night.

The 6-foot-6, 204-pound right-handed pitcher went No. 294 overall to the Seattle Mariners. His draft position has a slot signing bonus value of $146,300.

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