Angels 2017 Draft (& Undrafted) Signings

[Docwaukee]

John has created a revolutionary search algorithm that puts google to shame.  Unfortunately it only finds results related to Angels drafts.  

[Stradling]

According to Taylor Ward the Angels signed Swanda our fourth round pick. 

[Angel Oracle]

Speaking of Taylor Wards, is ours showing ANY improvement in high-A ball, TWO years after being drafted in the first round out of a strong college program?

LOL at Dipeutered and Wilson celebrating drafting him as if he's the next Buster Posey!

[John Smith]

8     235     Angels     Connor Riley     RHP

signs for $10,000 value $163,800

$470,100.00 surplus for picks 3,4 & 5

https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/angels

[John Smith]

13     385     Angels     Kevin Williams     OF

signs for the limit of $125,000.00

[John Smith]

22     655     Angels     James Ziemba     LHP

a senior sign for $50,000.00

[John Smith]

19     565     Angels     Isaac Mattson     RHP

junior sign for $100,000.00

 

[John Smith]

18     535     Angels     Tyler Stevens     RHP

junior sign for $75,000.00

[John Smith]

Published 5:11 am Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Booker was selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Angels. The following day, the Angels selected Brittain in the 15th round.

“I’m pretty much decided,” Brittain said. “I want to go to South Alabama. To me I think I’ll be better off with three years under my belt with college baseball and I’ll get a little bit more money.”

Booker said he is leaning towards college. “I haven’t told the Angels yet,” Booker said. “I’m going to take a week and play in the (World Wood Bat Association) tournament in Georgia. I told them I’d let them know my final decision then.”

http://www.brewtonstandard.com/2017/06/21/trm-teammates-drafted-by-mlb/

 

[Taylor]

Eppler is a draft ninja.

[tdawg87]

I'll only be satisfied when Pearson actually signs.

[John Smith]

While it's slow, here an old one:

Published on Feb 7, 2017

Sam Tolleson was an outfielder at the University of Central Florida. He developed at Driveline Baseball, converted to pitcher, and threw for scouts, eventually signing with the LA Angels on a free agent contract. Congrats to Sam!

 

[John Smith]

ICYMI

Troy Rallings‏ @TroyRallings May 8

I owe a big thank you to everyone who has supported me in my career, especially the @Angels for honoring their word and signing me this late

 

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On June 11, 2016 I was drafted 666th overall by The Angels in the 22nd round and was offered “senior money” to sign.

...For seniors who are drafted and out of amateur eligibility, the team that drafts you owns the rights to sign you until a week prior to the following years draft.

https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/2017/05/data-driven-rehabilitation-tommy-john-surgery-troy-rallings-case-study/

[John Smith]

Jim Callis‏ @jimcallisMLB

I get asked a lot, why did so-and-so sign for below the assigned pick value. In most cases, it's a tradeoff for going higher in @MLBDraft...

[John Smith]

From 2016

22	666	Angels	Troy Rallings	RHP	Washington	WA		Scouting
Scouting Report: Rallings didn't pitch for Washington in its final series against Utah that determined the Pac-12 title. Prior to that, he'd led the nation in ERA for most of the season as the Huskies' closer. An unsigned Athletics pick in 2015, he looked like a senior worth signing in the first 10 rounds thanks to an aggressive (some would say over-the-top) approach with a 88-90 mph sinking fastball from a low slot between sidearm and three-quarters. He also throws a slider, and used to throw harder.

[John Smith]

Luke Lind‏ @LLind29 2h2 hours ago

A huge thank you to the @Angels for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. Hard work pays off and dreams do come true. #HalosLuke

 

FARGO, N.D. – Former North Dakota State University standout pitcher Luke Lind has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, the Major League Baseball organization announced on Wednesday, June 21.

Lind, a right-hander from Eden Prairie, Minn., played for the Bison the past four seasons (2014-17). He will report to extended spring training in Tempe, Ariz.

http://www.gobison.com/news/2017/6/21/baseball-luke-lind-signs-minor-league-contract-with-los-angeles-angels.aspx

 

 

[John Smith]

Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Jason Alexander to a minor league contract.

 

[John Smith]

Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Simon Mathews to a minor league contract.

From 2014

 

[Angel Oracle]

Never know if the next Mike Piazza (62nd round pick) is just around the corner.

[John Smith]

3 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Never know if the next Mike Piazza (62nd round pick) is just around the corner.

Or Matt Shoemaker

[John Smith]

On the other side of the spending scale

round 23    Zac Ryan    RHP     SR

signs for $3,000.00

[halomatt]

2 hours ago, John Smith said:

Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Jason Alexander to a minor league contract.

 

Coooooooo-STANZA!!! 

[JAHV76]

12 minutes ago, halomatt said:

Coooooooo-STANZA!!! 

Hopefully this doesn't happen to him 

 

[John Smith]

14     415     Angels     Sam Fuller     RHP

 

1. Sam Fuller‏ @sammy_fuller54 1

    

 

Officially a Los Angeles Angel! Thank you to the organization for believing in me and most importantly all praise to God. Time for work.

 

[John Smith]

Hudson Belinsky‏Verified account @hudsonbelinsky  1h1 hour ago

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The #Angels will sign Jacob Pearson for a bonus of $1M. Intriguing left handed hitter with speed.

85th pick slot: $656,300