Hinds CC's Relaford Signs with Giants

By: TJ Werre | Hinds Community College
Published: July 19, 2011

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Travious Relaford of Union City, Ga., a freshman shortstop on the 2011 Hinds baseball team, has signed a contract to play professional baseball with the San Francisco Giants.

Relaford, who will report to Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday for short season play, was drafted in the 44th round of the 2011 June Major League Baseball (MLB) draft by the defending champions.

Relaford, who was a Baseball America preseason All-American pick, hit .280 with seven doubles and stole five bases on the season for the Eagles. He was recently named Best Junior College Defender for all community and junior colleges in the country by Perfect Game.

To follow Relaford's professional career, please go to http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ibp&cid=408