Ryan Lasko has officially signed his first professional contract.
One week after being selected with the 41st pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Lasko has signed with the Oakland Athletics for $1.7 million.
2nd-rder Ryan Lasko signs w/@Athletics for $1.7 million (pick 41 value = $2,094,900). @RutgersBaseball OF, quality athlete w/good approach, raw power, solid speed, strong arm & nice D in center field. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/IL1GCPT6DG
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 16, 2023
Lasko, a New Jersey native and graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, decided to stay home and play his college ball with the Scarlet Knights.