RHP Grant Monroe chooses SIU over Sox

Maciaszek:

The choices were Southern Illinois or the South Side for Grant Monroe. The former Schaumburg High School star pitcher had to weigh a college scholarship with the Salukis against a professional contract offer by the White Sox. They selected Monroe in the 46th round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft in June. The deadline was Monday night and Monroe went with staying in college and heading to Southern Illinois. …