June 13: The Astros have announced the signing. MLB.com’s Jim Callis tweets that Beer receives a $2.25MM signing bonus, which checks in a bit south of the No. 28 slot value of $2.399MM.
“Seth Beer has been college baseball’s premier slugger for the past three years; his resume speaks for itself,” assistant GM Mike Elias said in a statement announcing the signing. “We feel his productivity will translate well to the professional game and see him as a potential impact bat for our lineup. We are delighted to add Seth to what is already one of baseball’s strongest farm systems.”
June 9: The Astros have reportedly agreed to terms with first-rounder Seth Beer; FOX 26’s Mark Berman tweets that Beer himself has said so. The outfielder was the 28th overall pick in this year’s draft, and adds that he’ll fly to Houston on Tuesday to sign and head off to short-season ball.
Beer was ranked 45th and 46th among draft prospects by MLB.com and Baseball America, respectively. BA described him as “one of college baseball’s brightest stars”, citing his 70-grade power, exceptional pitch recognition, and .277/.421/.561 batting line this spring. MLB.com, meanwhile, writes that “few college players can match his combination of strength and patience at the plate.” It’s believed that, while it’s no certainty that the slugger’s power will translate at the major league level, it has the potential to be a carrying tool.
Beer was the consensus Freshman of the Year as a Clemson rookie, when he hit .369/.535/.700 with 18 home runs. His contact has fallen off a bit since then, but the power remained strong throughout his college tenure. Detractors will point to Beer’s speed and poor routes in the outfield as concerns that he won’t stick at the position, along with a swing that can hardly be described as “smooth”. Indeed, it appears that he’s somewhat of a polarizing player among scouts; at points he was mentioned as a potential number one overall pick, while some believed him to be a fringe second-rounder. If he rides to the major leagues, it’ll be on the coattails of his great power/patience potential and even more excellent surname.
Lots of quick signings since they implemented slot amounts. Seems to be working
I like it. They basically get to keep playing Competitive ball. Without too much time off.
If the kid makes it, it’s going to be the number one selling Astros jersey.
It will be the biggest seller at every level he plays. I want one already
I have his Clemson jersey in my closet…it’s great to wear it at parties
Beer it makes us all happy
I like beer cause it is good. I drink beer because I should. If there is a song to sing, i sing it and beer you bring
Psychostick reference made my day. It should be his walkup song.
Last name is beer he must be good
Houston Draft Beer
Queue Homer Simpson
Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without Beer.
I believe he is related to former major leaguers Duff Beer and Billy Beer.
His jersey will be a top seller
“A swing that can hardly be described as smooth.”
So, it’s Beer without a smooth finish.
I hope he comes to tri city I can watch him play a bunch.
most likely he’ll start with the Valley Cats. but sometimes these college first rd picks skip low A.
Please tell me he will wear number 30.
when he hits a homerun there should be free beer.