Former Clemson pitcher Clate Schmidt was drafted Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox. What’s special about this is that he got drafted hours after he started chemotherapy for his cancer, which he was diagnosed with in early June.
Clemson pitcher drafted by Boston Red Sox on the same day he started cancer treatment
Clate Schmidt’s June had a terrible start, but the Boston Red Sox lifted his spirits.
Here’s a photo of Wednesday’s treatment from his brother, Clarke:
First day of treatment for the big guy. Ready to kick cancers ass. War ready #SchmidtStrong pic.twitter.com/YU7vVfV8DD
— Clarke Schmidt (@ClarkeSchmidt) June 10, 2015 Schmidt is thankful for the support:
@OfficialBuck103 of course bro!!
— Clate Schmidt (@CSchmidt32) June 11, 2015 We wish him the best, both on his new MLB career and beating cancer.
(h/t Next Impulse Sports)
