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<p>The draft came calling. But Dante Biasi will be headed to college first.</p><p>A 22nd-round selection by the Chicago Cubs in June, Biasi did not sign a pro contract and will instead join Penn State. The former Hazleton Area standout had previously signed an NCAA letter of intent to play for the Nittany Lions.</p><p>&#8220;It was a tough choice, but I didn&#8217;t think I was ready to be a pro,&#8221; Biasi said in a release. &#8220;I think college will help me in the future becoming more comfortable.&#8221;</p><p>Everything changed for the lefty pitcher in the spring when he suffered a tear in a ligament in his elbow and ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery in May. He missed nearly his entire senior season with the Cougars, adding some uncertainty to his future.</p><p>Though he still became the first Wyoming Valley Conference player to be drafted out of high school in more than a decade, Biasi will end up in Happy Valley. He will be reunited with his brother and former Hazleton teammate, Sal, who is also a pitcher for the Lions.</p><p>According to Penn State, Biasi is the earliest high school draft pick to join the team in 34 years.</p><p>&#8220;Being from the Northeast, baseball is kind of overlooked here, and I believe staying in the region to play helps us get noticed for what we have,&#8221; Biasi said.</p><p>As he continues his rehab, Biasi will almost certainly redshirt during his first year on campus. He will be eligible for the MLB draft again in June 2019.</p><p>Another former Hazleton teammate and pitcher, Tony Hernandez, was drafted in the 15th round by the New York Yankees out of Monroe College in the Bronx. Hernandez signed a pro deal and is currently playing rookie league ball with the GCL Yankees West.</p><style>
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Dante Biasi will play baseball at Penn State