Angels Ink First Round Pick Taylor Ward
- Updated: June 13, 2015
(Photo via Twitter User @FoxSportsWest)
According to Alden Gonazlez of MLB.com the Los Angeles Angels have reached an agreement with first round pick Taylor Ward.
Not sure if this has been reported, but Taylor Ward signed for $1.67M. Slot was just over $2M. #Angels will use excess to sign HS players.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) June 13, 2015
Ward is a catcher and Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register reported that the Angels negotiated a deal with Ward’s party before the draft.
The Angels and their 1st rounder, C Taylor Ward, have agreed to terms. They negotiated before the draft, he said. pic.twitter.com/ZR6069awha
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) June 13, 2015
Ward played his college baseball at Fresno State and hit .303 last season. He’s known for his defensive ability as he threw out 13 of 23 base stealers. The Angels reported their excitement of the signing on their official Twitter account.
The Angels and their 1st rounder, C Taylor Ward, have agreed to terms. They negotiated before the draft, he said. pic.twitter.com/ZR6069awha — Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) June 13, 2015
The Angels have high hopes for the 21-year-old. We will be monitoring his progress in the minors. Congratulations and welcome to the Halo family!
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