The A’s wouldn’t have drafted Tyler Soderstrom at No. 26 overall if they didn’t think they could sign him.
That’s scientific fact.
The elite prospect was committed to UCLA and asking for significant freight, which was part of the reason why he slipped down to the A’s late in the first round.
The Turlock High product signed a contract worth $3.3 million guaranteed, well above the slot estimation.
The best A’s catching prospect won’t long for work. He will be part of the A’s 60-man player pool, though he’ll be part of the squad not expected for a call-up, according to ESPN.