Updated from mlbtraderumors.com, a list of First Round signings. The Orioles just agreed to terms with the #5 pick overall, Matt Hobgood. Hobgood is a prep pitcher from Norco, CA (aka a smelly couple exits along I-15) who is 6′ 4″ 250 lbs. A big boy who agreed to a bonus of around $2.4MM, Matt throws a 2-seam FB, a curveball and change-up.
#1 Washington Nationals – Stephen Strasburg
#2 Seattle Mariners – Dustin Ackley
#3 San Diego Padres – Donavan Tate
#4 Pittsburgh Pirates – Tony Sanchez – Agreed on a bonus of about $2.5MM.
#5 Baltimore Orioles – Matt Hobgood – Agreed to sign for about $2.4MM.
#6 San Francisco Giants – Zack Wheeler
#7 Atlanta Braves – Mike Minor
#8 Cincinnati Reds – Mike Leake
#9 Detroit Tigers – Jacob Turner
#10 Washington Nationals – Drew Storen – Agreed on a bonus of about $1.6MM
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