Gentry, Jordan taken on second day of MLB Draft
Alabama outfielder Tyler Gentry (28) hits a home run during a game against LSU on April 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The former Arlington standout was chosen in the third round by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball 2020 player draft. (Vasha Hunt/Associated Press file)
Former Arlington standout Gentry goes to Royals while Boston drafts DeSoto Central graduate Jordan.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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