( Andy Shupe)
An Arkansas hat and glove sit in the dugout prior to a game against Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ top-rated baseball signee will turn pro.
Right-handed pitcher Cole Phillips signed with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, four days after the Braves selected him with the 57th overall pick in the second round of the MLB Draft. Phillips signed for more than $1.49 million, according to MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis, which was 14.5% over slot value suggested by MLB.
Phillips was once considered a potential first-round pick.