Monday, April 13, 2009

Oh, the shackles of high school sports!

A high school baseball star who made two plate appearances for a minor-league team managed by his father has been suspended for the upcoming prep season.

Cody Gabella, a junior at Notre Dame High School in Burlington, was suspended by the Iowa High School Athletic Association for violating a rule that prohibits a prep athlete from playing with or against college players or teams.

Cody Gabella's father Jim manages the Burlington Bees, an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Cody made his plate appearances during an exhibition against Southeastern Community College on Tuesday.

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