Paralyzed Former ASU Star Hahn Selected in 34th Round of MLB Draft

Cory Hahn and Sun Devil Teammates (photos courtesy of Arizona.Diamondbacks.MLB.com) When Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall announced the 34th round selection, he excitedly picked Cory Hahn, the former center fielder from ASU. Hahn was a talented baseball player who has developed fame during high school with Mr. Baseball honors and was even selected in 26th round in 2010. He later attended ASU where he hoped to strengthen his ability by playing for the Sun Devils to join the Major Leagues in the future. Unfortunately, during his third game, Hahn damaged his spinal cord and became paralyzed after a collision while sliding into second base. Although he couldn’t achieve his dream as a Major League player, his enthusiasm for baseball drove him to become a student coach with the Sun Devils. Because Hahn has been such an inspirational figure, Hall remarked, “It was a very emotional selection for us to make. But it’s not about us. It’s really about Cory and his family.”

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