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![NWHPreps Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::92072708.png) Northwest Herald Preps - Shaw Local [@NWHPreps](/creator/twitter/NWHPreps) on x 14K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 00:01:36 UTC

Casey Hintz realized a life-long dream when the Seattle Mariners selected him in the 16th round of last week's MLB draft. Hintz, who grew up in Crystal Lake and Lakewood, signed his first professional contract over the weekend. "It finally came true."

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