The Astros have reached an agreement with first round pick Mike Foltynewicz on a deal that includes a $1.3MM signing bonus, reports MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
The 19-year-old Foltynewicz was the 19th overall pick in Monday's draft after posting a 0.38 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 72.2 innings for Minooka Community High School near Chicago this spring. MLB.com's scouting report says the 6-foot-4, 190 lb. righty can run his fastball up to 96 mph with a sinking changeup and a slurvy breaking ball.
Houston can now focus on signing Delino DeShields Jr. and Michael Kvasnicka, their other two first round picks. Both have indicated that they expect to sign.
oremlk
Great pick, good deal. My favorite of the Astros picks by far.
vtadave
I’m just glad the Dodgers didn’t draft DeShields. Brings back bad memories…
vtadave
I’m just glad the Dodgers didn’t draft DeShields. Brings back bad memories…
Ricklo
i Want to See if Ed Wade Will Sign this New Kid For Signing the 1.3 Million for Playing in the Big Leagues With the Houston Astros this year.