[À VOIR] The long -awaited moment for Antoine Jean, drafted by the Rockies of Colorado

An explosion of joy! Furthermore, Quebec launcher Antoine Jean fully experienced the long -awaited moment on Monday, being chosen at the draft of major baseball.

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Colorado Rockies called its name at the start of the seventh round. Moreover, with the 197^e Choice in total. However, He thus became the second Quebecer to be drafted in this 2025 cuvée after Charles Davalan. For example, selected 41^e A total of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday evening.

Photo provided by Sylvain Nadeau

“My goal is to go to major baseball as quickly as possible and I think Rockies represent a very good opportunity for me,” reacted Jean, when joined by [à voir] long -awaited moment The newspaper.

“My name may be out a little later that I thought, but I especially felt joy,” he added. Furthermore, Maybe a little relief. ”

The pride of a mother

It was during the 10 -minute break between the sixth. the seventh round of the draft that Jean was informed that the Rockies were going to choose it, that they were ready to offer him the coveted job bonus. He only had to wait and savor his selection with those around him.

To live this draft. the 23 -year -old athlete had stayed in Houston, where he spent his last academic season, in the cougars uniform. In addition to different knowledge on the spot. his mother, Aïcha Malenfant, had surprised him by traveling to Texas for this important day.

Antoine Jean with his mother, Aïcha Malenfant. – [à voir] long -awaited moment Photo provided by Sylvain Nadeau

“Pride is there,” she testified, tears in her eyes, an interview with The newspaper. Antoine had a magnificent course. with ups and downs, but he succeeded and I would say that I still learn a lot of him. ”

Jean will have indeed had to show resilience and determination in order to be drafted in 2025. In a crucial year for the rest of his career. the Gaucher lift thus had the season of his life with the University of Houston, in the NCAA, to be appointed the launcher par excellence of the powerful Big 12.

For a second time

Recall that Jean had also been drafted for the first time in major baseball. in 17^e Round by the Minnesota Twins, in 2019. However, the Montrealer had taken the bet to join the American university ranks. At 17, he did not feel [à voir] long -awaited moment physically ready for affiliate baseball. A serious injury to the left arm required surgery in June 2023, however, was going to thwart its plans. His perseverance and his work ethics will have made the difference, however.

Quebec launcher Antoine Jean in action in the cougars uniform of the University of Houston, in the NCAA, March 28, 2025. – Photo Juan Deleon Creative provided by the cougars of the University of Houston

“Personally. I have never stopped believing in it,” said the Quebec launcher last week in a previous interview.

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