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Drabek stands out among Futures stars

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Sunday, July 12, 2009

ST. LOUIS -- Phillies prospect Kyle Drabek got his athleticism from his famous father, Doug, and his competitive edge from his mother, Kristy. "She's a little fiery sometimes,'' Drabek said. Judging from the comments of his peers, Drabek's breaking ball was bequeathed to him by a significantly higher power. Drabek, 21, lockered in the middle of a knockout assortment of pitching talent at the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Busch Stadium. Baltimore's Chris Tillman and San Francisco's Madiso ...

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