Junior catcher Zack Collins was selected in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Chicago White Sox Thursday night, becoming the first Hurricane drafted in the first round since 2010.
Collins, a Baseball America first-team All-American, was selected 10th overall by Chicago. He is the first Hurricane to be selected by the White Sox since the 2009 season, and the 14th MLB first-round selection in Miami history.
“It’s indescribable, a dream come true for me,” Collins said. “I’m very excited to hopefully compete for a national championship coming up, and then get my professional career started for the White Sox. I’m proud to be a part of such a great organization.”
The lefthanded slugger delivered another dominant season both hitting and behind the plate in 2016. A finalist for the Johnny Bench Award honoring the nation’s top catcher, Collins is also a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award presented by USA Baseball and the Dick Howser Trophy, honoring the nation’s top collegiate player.
“I had an idea of where I was going to go, but there’s nothing like hearing the commissioner of the MLB [Rob Manfred] call your name,” Collins said. “My dad was crying, just hugging him, celebrating with my family, knowing that all the hard work that has been put into it has finally paid off…it was an amazing feeling.”
Collins has batted .358 for the season with team-leading totals of 13 home runs and 53 RBI. His 69 walks are tops amongst all players nationwide, while his .534 on-base percentage and .631 slugging percentage are also team highs and rank among the ACC’s best figures.
The Pembroke Pines, Fla., native continued his ascent into the Miami record books with another prolific year, and currently ranks among the top 10 all-time in both home runs and RBI as a Hurricane.
Dam snitch! Lol!
Posted by: CoCane | June 13, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Canes baseball can win it all. They look good
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | June 12, 2016 at 11:55 PM
Great job by the Canes baseball team off to the college World Series. Basketball team made sweet sixteen. Now it's time for the football team to step up!
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | June 12, 2016 at 11:54 PM
PENS WIN!!! We da champs!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 12, 2016 at 11:02 PM
CWS!!!!
Posted by: toledocane | June 12, 2016 at 04:02 PM
Our politicians only answer to corporations, not us. We live in a global corporatocracy. Its why banks get to privatize profits and socialize losses. Its why we can bail them out and they can use our money to lobby Congress into making no changes.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:58 PM
The shooter in Orlando went to same high school (Martin County)as I did. He was a couple grades behind my wife.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:54 PM
Blaming corporations is so lame and tired, and has zero basis in your arguments. Unless it's the gun companies. Even then.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 03:54 PM
Both sides don't want any compromise at all. See California where they just banned concealed carry AND open carry. Tell me how Californians can bear arms in that situation? How are their 2nd Amendment rights not infringed? Meanwhile in Idaho, we're going to have permitless concealed carry. Trust me, in a city like Boise, more gun issues will come.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:54 PM
Not surprised at all CR. He's been doing a high wire act.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:50 PM
For instance, one side says more guns (concealed carry) while the other says more control but neither can see how this could be used to accomplish the same result.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:45 PM
True.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 03:50 PM
Draymon Green suspended for G5.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 03:48 PM
Awesome Job Canes! On to Omaha and the College World Series for a 25th Time!
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 12, 2016 at 03:47 PM
Gun nuts can't stop most murders. That Grimmie singer would still be dead. There was a cop at the bar last night from what I read. Still didn't stop a dang thing. Good guys do from time to time stop things though.
What's funny to me is both sides can't see where there is some common ground. For instance, one side says more guns (concealed carry) while the other says more control but neither can see how this could be used to accomplish the same result. I blame our government and their constituents, American corporations.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:45 PM
Hope FSU beats the Turds tonight!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:45 PM
^^^^Faces
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:42 PM
There's nothing more enjoyable then watching our opponents faced after we beat them!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:42 PM
Congrats to Canes baseball.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:40 PM
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 02:22 PM
Good question. Beacause the conversation is over the second people bring it up. You have to understand around 50% of people will shut down if its brought up, they will block any legislation after that.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 03:40 PM
OMAHA!!!!
OMAHA!!!!
OMAHA!!!!
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 03:39 PM
Yeah Baby!!!!!!! Off to Omaha!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:39 PM
Thee.
Moar.
Outs.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 03:32 PM
3 outs to go and off to Omaha we go!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:31 PM
9-4. 4 more outs to go.
Posted by: BEERicane | June 12, 2016 at 03:21 PM
Screw them and everybody else that's not a cane.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 03:14 PM
Yup! I like the whole us against the world idea!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 03:15 PM
I think we can all agree that the all the outrage against Miami celebrating is a total joke,
Just a little success by us really brings out the hate from all the hard up "traditionalists"
Screw them and everybody else that's not a cane.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 03:14 PM
*The
Posted by: IraqiCane | June 12, 2016 at 03:00 PM
He "gun nuts" are never around because these shootings always take place Ina gun free zone.
Posted by: IraqiCane | June 12, 2016 at 03:00 PM
Hope this is some of the tenacity Richt says he's bringing back to the football team!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:56 PM
Go Canes...9-3. Love the Canes attitude!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:53 PM
Right...but gun nuts like you are never around when $h!t like this hits the fan.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 02:39 PM
I'm really not a gun nut. All I have is a 9mm and a 12 guage.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:47 PM
I know we are all bickering back and forth, but I think we all can agree on, is that we have a huge problem on our hands and it's only going to get worse.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:41 PM
I just want people to be able to protect their family if this tragic thing happens again!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:28 PM
Right...but gun nuts like you are never around when $h!t like this hits the fan.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 02:39 PM
Do those concealed weapons permits come with crystal balls...you're ignorant as hell.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 01:58 PM
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Ignorant? What does ignorant or a crystal ball have to do with a permit? This is exactly why you need to get a permit, because you DON'T have a chrystal ball! I just want people to be able to protect their family if this tragic thing happens again!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 02:28 PM
but any discussion about gun control needs to be prefaced witb the acknowledgemnt that Americans have a right to so called "assault weapons."
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 02:08 PM
Why?
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 02:22 PM
^^^^^
ACC Umps. That didn't need to be called.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 02:20 PM
A slide rule? That's news to me!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 12, 2016 at 02:19 PM
Double play. Inning over.
Actually runner at first was safe, should have been a fielder's choice RBI, bit runner slid into second, so they're calling the third out and no run plated. Still 5-3
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 02:18 PM
2-2
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 02:16 PM
Barr at the plate still. 1-2.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 02:15 PM
Bases loaded. One out. Barr at the plate. Canes leading 5-3, bottom 5th
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 02:15 PM
I support gun control too, but any discussion about gun control needs to be prefaced witb the acknowledgemnt that Americans have a right to so called "assault weapons."
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 02:08 PM
^^^ Muslim isn't a race, it's a religious belief.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 02:06 PM
With all due respect RCCF,
I'm not sure how people can't have this conversation.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 02:05 PM
Guns don't kill people, people kill people. Or some saying like that.
In principle, I'd agree with some level of gun control given the sheer number and degree of these incidents. However, taking away the people's (fire)power vs a government which is not to be trusted -- including the Obama administration! -- could potentially have catastrophic and abusive governmental consequence. Please see Operation Fast and Furious where the (Obama) gov willingly armed the Mexican drug cartels with automatic weapons leading to countless civilian casualties and effectively terrorist takeover of a large region of Mexico. Any government who does such things is never to be trusted on gun control and this administration is perhaps the most guilty.
Posted by: BEERicane | June 12, 2016 at 02:00 PM
All I got to say is get your concealed weapons permit and start to carry before the Democrats take your rights away!!! Go Canes!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Do those concealed weapons permits come with crystal balls...you're ignorant as hell.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 01:58 PM
WoW so not only are we talking politics but adding in racist remarks......
Oh Canespace where did U go?
Where are the good bloggers?
Please Remove The Idiots For They Know Not What They Type...
Posted by: RCCF | June 12, 2016 at 01:25 PM
Soup... you okay?
Posted by: WWIN | June 12, 2016 at 01:23 PM
Just heard about the attacks. Very sad. That girl singer was just killed in Orlando too no? I'm so sick of the gun debate but something has to happen. This shit has to end.
Posted by: The Dude | June 12, 2016 at 01:19 PM
4-2 Canes heading to top of 4. Go Canes!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 01:19 PM
True. We're just hoping to get 2-3 good innings out of him.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 01:14 PM
Morris and Arteaga waited too long to yank Cabezas.
But Canes still lead 4-2.
Go Canes!
Posted by: nemo2002 | June 12, 2016 at 01:12 PM
Child Please!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 12:52 PM
You can call Trump racist if you want, but the guy is dead on!!!! I agree 110% with the guy!!!! Majority of MUSLIMS are a different breed!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM
I'm not a huge Trump fan, but Trump has never said anything like this.
You're attributing your prejudiced remarks to him, when he never said anything like that.
There's a lot to be discussed about this, but to say the majority of any group is a certain way, is wrong. Dead wrong.
Stick to trying to prove to people you know something about basketball.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 12, 2016 at 12:51 PM
All I got to say is get your concealed weapons permit and start to carry before the Democrats take your rights away!!! Go Canes!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Another day another act of terrorism in this country.
The lack of value placed on human life today has reached an all time low.
So incredibly sad.
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 12, 2016 at 08:21 AM
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You can call Trump racist if you want, but the guy is dead on!!!! I agree 110% with the guy!!!! Majority of MUSLIMS are a different breed!!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM
Orange County Sheriff saying it looks like an act of domestic terrorism.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 09:38 AM
^^^^^^ Crazy. And a former voice contestant was murdered by an apparent stalker while signing autographs. Hell goin' on in Orlando...
Posted by: CaneRock | June 12, 2016 at 09:35 AM
Another day another act of terrorism in this country.
The lack of value placed on human life today has reached an all time low.
So incredibly sad.
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 12, 2016 at 08:21 AM
Coastal Carolina defeats lsu in game 1 to make the openers of supers all underdog winners, other than in coral gables. Doesn't matter until someone gets 2 wins, but I don't ever remember seeing such an appearance of parity in ncaa baseball.
It will be more interesting after the U wins this afternoon. Otherwise, I don't give a s...
Posted by: jcane | June 12, 2016 at 08:18 AM
F*** Lou Holtz
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 11, 2016 at 11:10 PM
Arizona punches the 1st ticket to the cws, taking out the host msu bulldogs in 2 straight.
Good old lou holtz, complaining how ndu deserved to be rated above um even after losing to them and without a better record. Whiner...
Posted by: jcane | June 11, 2016 at 11:07 PM
F*** Lou Holtz
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 11, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Go:
Can't watch that 1988 horrific fumble called vs cleveland gary again. The right call would have caused the u to truly be a dynasty, as winning three straight championships between 1987-1989.
Posted by: jcane | June 11, 2016 at 10:42 PM
Lots of upsets in super openers, as in 6 of the first 7. Today saw ucsb beat louisville, ok st won, and fsu beat the turds. Much as i hate fsu, still always like to see fu go down. Just waiting on lsu to see the last first game finished. None of it matters though, as the u winning the first game doesn't cover the series. Let's hope high noon works out. So far this baseball season doesn't show anyone looking dominant.
Posted by: jcane | June 11, 2016 at 10:39 PM
Trolling motor may or may not still work.
Available if needed...
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 11, 2016 at 09:57 PM
It works.
You've been using that trolling motor around here for years!!!
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 11, 2016 at 10:17 PM
Oh and btw:
Ariz: Catholics vs. Convicts 30-for-30 👀👀👀
Will be the best one ever.
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 11, 2016 at 10:03 PM
Posted by: SOUP | June 11, 2016 at 08:45 PM
I still have the 11'5" Gamefisher jon boat I got for my 13th birthday in 1978.
Trolling motor may or may not still work.
Available if needed...
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 11, 2016 at 09:57 PM
And he will give you a 10% discount if you drive so he can drink while giving the tour.
Posted by: KYcane | June 11, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Yes Sir. But it will still be the BEST damn tour of Miami and Coral Gables that U ever had!
#PeoplePayMoneyForThisStuff
Posted by: SOUP | June 11, 2016 at 08:45 PM
Well we lost to BC 5-3. The Rubber Game is tomorrow at High Noon. Win and Advance to College World Series lose and the Season Is Over.
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 11, 2016 at 06:47 PM
End of the 8th Canes down 5-3
Weather delay, Canes due up in 9th.
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | June 11, 2016 at 02:59 PM
The u leaves the bases loaded with only 2 plated in the 4th, and poor d in the bottom of the 4th now gives bc a 4-2 lead with runners on the corners and 2 out. Ugly. Gotta hit the road. Hope the rest of the afternoon is better.
Posted by: jcane | June 11, 2016 at 01:29 PM
will LeBron's team LOSE the NBA championship?
"Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven times."
Posted by: nemo2002 | June 11, 2016 at 09:36 AM
You win the internets today.
Posted by: 1mg of Epi | June 11, 2016 at 01:22 PM
Hope he does well.
Posted by: mrundefeated | June 11, 2016 at 01:19 PM
Zack crushes his second home run in ad many days in a solo shot in the 4th for a 1-0 lead.
Posted by: jcane | June 11, 2016 at 01:03 PM
How many times will LeBron's team LOSE the NBA championship?
"Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven times."
Posted by: nemo2002 | June 11, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Brutal.
Can't believe I haven't seen this before.
Well done.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 11, 2016 at 12:56 PM
Trust me, the best $$$ U ever spent!
Posted by: SOUP | June 10, 2016 at 09:50 PM
And he will give you a 10% discount if you drive so he can drink while giving the tour.
Posted by: KYcane | June 11, 2016 at 10:41 AM
How many times will LeBron's team LOSE the NBA championship?
"Not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven times."
Posted by: nemo2002 | June 11, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Posted by: The Dude | June 11, 2016 at 02:22 AM
Can't say that about this franchise. For decades Riley has always shaped the rosters here with teams capable of winning it all.
He's played Showtime ball with LA, down and dirty with the Knicks and Heat with Zo, then completely overhauled his rosters multiple times to help DWade and LeBron get their rings.
Cleveland will flounder fter this while the Heat will constantly be competitive.
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 11, 2016 at 08:01 AM
Ws should be the favorite going into next year too.
Posted by: The Dude | June 11, 2016 at 02:23 AM
I think the Heat were done anyways. GS has chamged the game.
Posted by: The Dude | June 11, 2016 at 02:22 AM
Ws in 5. Like I said.
Posted by: The Dude | June 11, 2016 at 02:20 AM
Cavs regress to the mean, shoot 24% from beyond the arc and this series is officially over.
With the massive glut of unmovable contracts on that roster think it's safe to say their championship window is closed for good.
Shame LeBron thought he could be Pat Riley. Probably cost himself one or two more titles.
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 11, 2016 at 12:03 AM
Where was Bron in n the fourth quarter?
L to the OL
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 11, 2016 at 12:02 AM
Outstanding JCane
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 10, 2016 at 11:09 PM
Canes Win 12-7!
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 10, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Main worry is Guerra's confidence on the mound after tonight. Can't have relief pitchers with any loss of confidence. Night, all.
Posted by: jcane | June 10, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Positive of the night: 4 superregional openers tonight and 3 of the 4 have the visiting underdogs either having won or ahead thus far, but the U is the one that held serve. Nice hitting for the U, even with a few blown opps. Pitching in the 9th nearly made me feel like Fred Sanford calling for Elizabeth, but the W happened. Let's win game 2 tomorrow and end the drama with a trip to Omaha.
Posted by: jcane | June 10, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Garcia gets the save with strike 3... finally. Canes win!
Posted by: jcane | June 10, 2016 at 11:02 PM
12-7, 2 outs and bases now loaded for bc. Killing the pitching staff for the weekend, or at least the relievers' confidence.
Posted by: jcane | June 10, 2016 at 10:59 PM
Anyone else starting to feel sick?
Posted by: jcane | June 10, 2016 at 10:57 PM
Boom
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 10, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Johnny Ruiz with the GRAND SALAMI
12-3
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 10, 2016 at 10:24 PM
7-3 good guys, T8
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 10, 2016 at 09:53 PM
I would pay that for the Anthony "Soup" Bourdain tour of Coral Gables!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 10, 2016 at 09:27 PM
Trust me, the best $$$ U ever spent!
Posted by: SOUP | June 10, 2016 at 09:50 PM
https://www.canesinsight.com/showthread.php?t=99386&p=2546074#post2546074
Posted by: Go Canes! | June 10, 2016 at 09:32 PM
3 up, 3 down!!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 10, 2016 at 09:30 PM
Canes up 6-3, Top of the 7th. BC is at bat.
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 10, 2016 at 09:28 PM
It would cost you $20 of course but it would be the BEST $20 you ever spent.
Posted by: SOUP | June 10, 2016 at 05:45 PM
I would pay that for the Anthony "Soup" Bourdain tour of Coral Gables!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | June 10, 2016 at 09:27 PM
That means almost all species of fresh and salt water fish could be found in the lake, barracudas included. Manatees would be rare due to access through canals and culverts they would have to pass through to get there, but maybe possible. It is also very possible for there have been gators and/or crocks in the lake at any given time but also not common.
I could give you a tour of Coral Gables that would blow your mind and make your head spin, including the location of the UM President's house which I have been to many times. It would cost you $20 of course but it would be the BEST $20 you ever spent.
Posted by: SOUP | June 10, 2016 at 05:45 PM
Never saw a gator in there. It still blows my mind that there were American crocodiles in there and we did not relocate them. They can get up to 16.5 feet long (and possibly longer) and far outsize most alligators.
Posted by: TonyCane | June 10, 2016 at 08:54 PM