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...definitely a tough decision and I talked to [Harvard coach Joe Walsh] about it,” Wilson said. “He was supportive of whatever I decided to do. It’s tough because I lived with some of the guys on the [Harvard] team and I loved living with those guys...
...Wilson made the jump. He signed a minor league contract with the Brewers and was assigned to the organization’s rookie-level affiliate, the Helena Brewers, in the distant Pioneer League...
...despite some negative evaluations, those closest to Wilson—including his Harvard coaches and teammates—fully endorsed his decision, insisting that by going pro Wilson is now where he belongs...
...Wilson made a big first impression in the Pioneer League. After mediocre showings in his first few games, Wilson went on a tear, bringing a seven-game hitting streak into Helena’s July 14 game against the Casper Rockies. In his first at-bat, he smashed a two-run shot over the left field wall for his first professional home run. The next day, he hit two more longballs. By the time July came to a close, Wilson had established himself as a power threat and a mainstay in the Brewers lineup, finishing up the month batting...
...that the baseball gods aren’t going to let you stay like that,” Wendt said. “You can tell [Wilson] is a rookie level player because he’s pressing a little bit right now, but I’m very impressed with how he handles himself...