South Gwinnett grad Caberea Weaver was Gwinnett’s first selection on Day 2 of the Major League Baseball Draft, going in the seventh round to the Chicago White Sox.
The speedy, 6-foot-2 outfielder, a Georgia Bulldogs signee, went at No. 198 overall. His spot is slotted for a $226,200 signing bonus.
Weaver helped the Comets to the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs as a senior, hitting .375 with two home runs, 19 RBIs, six doubles, five triples and 42 runs scored. He also stole 19 bases and walked 24 times.
As a junior, he hit .301, with a home run, 13 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.