Ty Doucette from Dartmouth, N.S., always wanted to be a professional athlete. Now he's a step closer to that dream. 

Doucette, 21, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round, 294th overall, of last week's MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds.

It marked the next step in a journey filled with hard work for Doucette, a first baseman who slugged 13 homers this season for Rutgers University in New Jersey.

"I think every kid wants to be a professional athlete for whatever sport they play growing …