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ESPN: Russell Wilson off to a slow start at the plate

It's still early in the baseball season for "former" NC State quarterback Russell Wilson, but he's off to a slow start at the plate for the Asheville Tourists, the Class A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

NC State fans should be paying attention to the Tourists this season, as Wilson's performance could influence his decision on whether he comes back for his final season of eligibility.

So far, not so good.

Wilson is last on the team with a .152 batting average, and he's struck out in nearly half of his at-bats (15-in-33). He only has five hits, and in ...

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