Jul 29, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton looks on during batting practice before playing the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
“Wait a minute, he’s only 16 years old?!”
There’s a good chance, if you’re a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the headline that broke Friday containing news the team would be signing outfield prospect Shalin Polanco, got you out of your chair.
The reaction, although, came with mixed results. Most kids haven’t even applied to college at 16-years-old, let alone receive a signing bonus on over $2 million.