It was announced on Friday that Russell Wilson had informed the Colorado Rockies that he was not going to be reporting to the team for Spring Training in February so he could focus on a NFL career.
This really did not come as a surprise to me especially after his exit last summer from the Asheville Tourists so he could play for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. He started to show improvement at the plate right before he left the team but his average was in the .220's, with a high number of strikeouts, and no power. He had a good glove and a strong arm. I saw another season in Asheville if he stayed with his baseball dream.
He had an outstanding senior football season leading his team to the Rose Bowl. I have not heard any draft projections on him as a Quarterback but I see him as a mid to late round draft pick. I wish him all the luck and I hope to see him on an NFL roster next season.
