The Chicago White Sox have drafted Sugar Land native Karan Patel in this year's MLB draft.
He was selected in the 7th round and chosen 200th overall.
The 22 year-old was a pitcher at the University of Texas at San Antonio and went to Kempner High School.
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He is the first player of Indian origin and the second-highest draft pick to be selected out of the UTSA program history.
He's now playing in The White Sox minor league organization.
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Patel links his baseball skills to his unique background as member of the USA cricket national team.