Just out from Nats
The Washington Nationals tonight agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Nathan Karns, who was selected in the 12th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Texas Tech University. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
The 6-foot-4, 225 lbs. Karns went 4-5 and fanned 57 in 13 starts or 54.1 innings this season for Texas Tech. The 21 year-old Karns was originally drafted by the Astros in the 10th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign. He began his collegiate career at North Carolina State, but transferred to Texas Tech after his freshman season. Karns is currently pitching in the Texas Collegiate League, where he is 4-0 and ranks 3rd in ERA at 1.20.
With tonight’s signing, the Nationals have now agreed to terms with 28 players from the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, including 13 of their top 15 picks. The Nationals’ First-Year Player Draft class of 2009 is listed below, with those in bold having already signed or agreed to terms.
#1 by Dick - August 17th, 2009 at 23:34
Good news. Now only for some great news!
#2 by Theredskin - August 17th, 2009 at 23:36
http://mlbbonusbaby.com/2009/07/07/draft-review-washington-nationals/
#3 by Andrew Stebbins - August 17th, 2009 at 23:37
Great arm, 5 cent head.
#4 by John - August 17th, 2009 at 23:38
He put up some pretty awesome stats in the TCL. Let’s hope this is an “in addition to” and not “an instead of”
#5 by Andrew F. - August 17th, 2009 at 23:43
Hmmmmm. Would feel better if this had happened, uhhhhh, not right now.
#6 by John O’Connor - August 17th, 2009 at 23:55
I’d have been really nervous if they gave him a $10 million bonus.
#7 by Wallyball - August 17th, 2009 at 23:57
Interesting how Turner got so much more than Shelby Miller and Wheeler. I didn’t think that they were rated so differently before the draft.