FSW pitcher Ryan Gusto always knew he'd be drafted

Pitcher Ryan Gusto. Credit: Photo shared with WINK News.

Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros made FSW pitcher Ryan Gusto its 11th-round draft pick last week.

The rising athlete says he always knew he would make it to the big leagues.

Watch the video above for the full story by WINK Sports’ Andrew Keesee.

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