Fatse drafted by Brewers in 24th round
Peter Fatse, of Hampden and the University of Connecticut has been drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers of the National League.
“I’m very happy, it’s an exciting time,” said Fatse Thursday. I’m happy that it was the Brewers who drafted me.”
Playing right field or the Holyoke Blue Sox of the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer, Fatse was stretching in pre-game warmups on the field when he leartned of the news.
My coach came over to me and confratulated me,” he related. “I said, ‘omigoodness!’. I went into the dugout.
“There were seven missed calls on ny cell phone.”
Fatse will meet with the Brewers Friday morning at his home and will ideallly have more information about making a decision.
In his senior year at Minnechaug, he hit .527 with staggering power stats: .595 on base percentage and 1,014 slugging.
He has proven to be a potential five tool player at UConn, starting every game last season and batting .289.
He was 19-19 in stolen base attempts whil also contributing 19 extra base hits and scoring 35 runs. Fatse earned sa spt onthe NEIBA New England College Baseball All-Star team.
“I’m happy because Brian Franke (Brewers scout) weas so supportive to me,” he said.
The deicision to go foward with the Brewers is not yet done.
“We’ll go over everything,” he said. “This is like a dream come true bbecause I’ve always to play. I’m hoping this is the right fit because it seems like such a great opportunity.”
The Brewers would send him to the Helena Montana) Brewers.
