Tri-City ValleyCats starting pitcher Mark Appel #28 stands with teammates Adam Nelubowich #24 and Conrad Gregor #27 during the national anthem before his first professional start against the Lowell Spinners on July 5, 2013 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York.  Appel was the first overall selection of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft by the Houston Astros out of Stanford University.  (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images)
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