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AUBURN - Some professional athletes get motivation from going undrafted

That's not the case for Ben Zeskind, who went through a disappointing Major League Baseball draft day but doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. As one of the most consistent Auburn players this season, Zeskind doesn't need one.

“I just wanted a chance to play baseball, period,” Zeskind said. “It didn't matter what round I was picked in, I just wanted to come and play. So far I've done pretty well but all the motivation came from me just being excited to be here. I decided to work really hard and that's where it all comes from for me.”

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