Three First-Rounders Sign



The Rangers have signed both of their first-rounders, while the Phillies have agreed to terms with theirs in a deal expected to be announced tomorrow.

Jake Skole, an outfielder from Blessed Trinity High (Roswell, Ga.) and the 15th overall pick, signed with Texas for $1.557 million, MLB's bonus recommendation for his slot. Skole will give up a football scholarship to Georgia Tech, while the Rangers will take advantage of MLB's provisions for two-sport athletes and spread his bonus payments over three years.

Kellin Deglan, a catcher from Mountain Secondary School (Langley, B.C.), got a below-slot $1 million bonus from the Rangers as the No. 22 choice.

Jesse Biddle, a lefthander from Germantown Friends High in Philadelphia, has agreed to a $1.16 million bonus with his hometown team. The 27th overall pick, he received a bonus that matches MLB's slot recommendation.



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It was important for the Rangers to sign Skole as they would lost this pick if they didn't. I also love to see the urgency and desire to get on the field and start playing from Kellin Deglan. He reminds of a lot of current major leaguers to come from B.C., like Ryan Dempster and Justin Morneau who just love to play baseball. Two great high upside picks from the Rangers who are really building this organisation well.


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