Russell Wilson is in the midst of an MVP-worthy season. He’s got the Seattle Seahawks sitting on top of the NFC and ready to make a Super Bowl run. But the little guy’s accomplishments don’t stop there.
Russell Wilson can’t stop getting drafted by pro sports teams
With the whatever pick in the MLB Rule 5 draft, the Texas Rangers select Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks.
The Texas Rangers selected Wilson in Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 draft on Thursday morning.
Ha, Russell Wilson just got taken in the minor league Rule 5 draft. Just in case, I suppose ...
— John Manuel (@johnmanuelba) December 12, 2013 #Rangers took Russell Wilson, left out that fact
— John Manuel (@johnmanuelba) December 12, 2013 Incredible news. Wilson probably got the call this morning.
From the Russell Wilson Rule 5 draft watch party:
Congratulations for baseball, Russell. You report to the Round Rock Rounders in 90 days.
A couple of rather interesting people are excited about Wilson’s ensuing hardball career:
If I were @DangeRussWilson i would seriously consider baseball and weigh all options with the Texas Rangers. Truth
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) December 12, 2013 Primetime, of course, won a Super Bowl and World Series, so he speaks from experience.
“@DeionSanders If I were @DangeRussWilson i would seriously consider baseball & weigh all options with the Texas Rangers. Truth” I agree
— Jed York (@JedYork) December 13, 2013 York is the CEO of the 49ers, and just wants Wilson to stop playing his damn team in football.
