1145 V3 ch379 Banquet (2)

"As a potential first round pick, I think your odds are little better than some people." Noah slid a glance towards Kyle.

Kyle rolled his eyes. "What round you get drafted doesn't matter too much. There's been players from all over, including the undrafted. Like Garret said, it's about opportunity. But also, you have to stay healthy and ready." He looked at Garret. "Don't mess around too much just because you like hitting."

"Hey, I'm not like Dave, attracting random injuries everywhere." Garret joked, making some of the guys laugh.

Dave shook his head, but was smiling too. "I'm just a little unlucky. Getting stepped on. A comeback pitch that dislocated a pinky. They're not really pitching injuries. Just wait, in college I won't have these kind of accidents anymore."

"Maybe you need an exorcism?" Noah offered.

Dave slapped him on the back of the head. "Shut up."