Fansided · Jul 8, 2015
Arizona Diamondbacks Sign 2nd Round Pick Alex Young
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.
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