Lucas SimsGWINNETT COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -
Right-handed pitcher Lucas Sims was a high school baseball pitcher when he woke up Monday morning.
But by Monday night, he had been drafted by a major league team - the Atlanta Braves.
Sims helped lead Brookwood High School's baseball team to the state championships this year.
The Atlanta Braves selected Sims in the first round, making him the 21st overall pick.
Reporter Veronica Griffin will have more on the draft this afternoon starting at 4 p.m. on CBS Atlanta News.
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