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Hesslink enjoying new journey with Mariners

MIT graduate goes from Everett's bullpen to Seattle's front office
September 25, 2018

It's only in rare instances that somebody destined for a 34th-round selection can be deemed a superstar before the Draft.David Hesslink was no NFL-bound quarterback. Nor was he a coveted high school prospect with well-known intentions of attending a big-time college. He had a low ceiling as a pitcher that

Filiere, Hesslink follow unique path to pros

MIT products, front-office hopefuls making mark in Minor Leagues
August 17, 2017

Austin Filiere thought he knew what pitch was coming.It was the eighth inning of a Wednesday night game between the Class A Short Season Eugene Emeralds and the Everett AquaSox on July 19. Filiere's Emeralds had built a 10-4 lead as he stepped to the plate with two outs for