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NC State coach Elliott Avent compared Brandon Butterworth to being one of NC State’s best fielding shortstops since the skipper took over in Raleigh multiple times this year. Now, Butterworth is off to the next level. The smooth-fielding shortstop was selected 360th overall by the San Diego Padres on Monday afternoon, likely kicking off his professional career after one year at NC State. Butterworth, who transferred to the Wolfpack from Western Carolina, was a key cog in NC State’s ability to make a run to the College World Series this summer. Not only was he able to field with ease, but his s…

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