Four NC State Draftees Set to Sign Pro Baseball Contracts
“NC State had eight players taken in the MLB Draft earlier in the week, and already half of them have indicated that they are going to sign professional contracts. This is not a surprising development. Centerfielder Tyler McDonough, a third-round pick of the Red Sox, was the first to agree to terms—he’ll get the full slot bonus due the No. 75 overall selection, which is $831,100. Pretty good chunk of change,” reports Steven Muma in SB Nation.
“This afternoon, Inside Pack Sports reported that both left fielder Jonny Butler and pitcher Reid Johnston intend to sign. Butler was a 14th-round selection by the A’s, while Johnston went to Cleveland in the 19th. Neither one would be likely to improve their bonus offers by returning for one more season at NC State. Additionally, Pack The Bases reported Wednesday that Evan Justice will be signing with the Rockies.”
