Arizona Diamondbacks Sign 2nd Round Pick Alex Young
Jun 16, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; TCU Horned Frogs pitcher Alex Young (23) pitches in the seventh inning against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Vanderbilt defeated TCU 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with second-round draft pick Alex Young, per Steve Gilbert and Jim Callis at mlb.com. Young, a left-handed pitcher from TCU, helped the Horned Frogs reach the semifinals of the College World Series. The Junior was 9-3 in 16 starts (17 total appearances) with an ERA of 2.22. He struck out 103 batters in 97 1/3 innings allowing 75 hits and 22 walks. Young will begin his pro career with the D’backs’ Rookie League team in Arizona.
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2nd-rder Alex Young signs w/@Dbacks for $1,431,400 (full 43 slot), pending physical. TCU LHP throws strikes w/three solid pitches. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 7, 2015
As for the #1 overall pick, shortstop Dansby Swanson has yet to sign. The Vanderbilt product is one of five first round selections who have not been signed by their respective organizations.