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Youngest Jarrett prefers baseball

Zach Jarrett, grandson of Ned Jarrett and son of Dale Jarrett – both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame – chose baseball instead of racing as a career path. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. ‘It’s unreal, Jarrett told MLB.com. ‘It’s been a dream since I was a little kid. For the day to come, it’s unreal. It’s hard to believe this day is here. I’m ready to get started.(Florida Times-Union)[Read More Here]