Padres Ink Sandwich-Rounder Peterson



A day after signing first-rounder Cory Spangenberg, the Padres agreed to terms with another premium pick on Saturday. They reached a deal with sandwich-rounder Jace Peterson for a $624,600 bonus, matching MLB's recommendation for his No. 58 overall draft slot.

A shortstop from McNeese State, where he was also a cornerback on the football team, Peterson stands out most on the diamond with his well above-average speed. He has a line-drive lefthanded swing and a strong arm at shortstop.



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[...] Jace Peterson, SS (pick #58), San Diego Padres $624,600 [...]

[...] Possibly the most intriguing thing about Peterson is that not only can he play baseball, but he was also a cornerback in college for the McNeese State football team. Here’s what Baseball America’s Jim Callis had to say back in June: [...]


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