Illinois HS Draftees

I don't think Cales has signed but this is posted on the SXU website in their story about the draft:

“Our entire program is excited for David and we wish him the best as he prepares for the next level of his playing career,” said Saint Xavier University baseball coach Mike Dooley. “We would have loved to have had him pitch for us this past season, but it did not work out that way. David is a very talented hurler and I have no doubts that, with hard work, he will have a successful professional career.”

I'll just start my own discussion, who do you guys think is going to sign from this area right out of high school? The latest rumor I heard was that Grant RHP Kyle Stroup was actually thinking about signing with the Red Sox, even though he was picked dead last in the draft. I guess he wants no part of school. Also, I would think Dan Jimenez is gonna sign with the Cards, considering John A. Logan JC was just a "back-up plan" option.

You are right about one, wrong about the other.

It's not my place to give what their plans are though, so I will leave it at that. I don't want to contribute further to speculation.

Weave,

How about you, are you going to go to Heartland or are you maybe thinking about signing? Whatever you decide, congrats on getting drafted, that's awesome and every baseball kids dream.

Right now I am not sure what I will be doing. I don't know specifics right now on the things that will be the deciding factors.

With both situations there are so many positives.

I can tell you this though... It is going to be tough to decide.

White Sox! White Sox! White Sox! Oh, by the way, I saw a picture of you for the very first time the other day, and I just wanted to let you know that if you do sign, please get a haircut.

Whoa now! There comes a point where I must interject.

That picture was from last year and I admit my hair may have been a tad long. It's been trimmed and I think I look quite stunning now.

I like to liken myself to Samson though. The hair is where it all comes from.

Weave,

You seem like a real good kid. CONGRATS!!

This is probably more for DolphinMom, but someone else can confirm if they want. Is it true that Troy White hit .615 this year with six homers and 35 RBI? If so, he should definitely sign with the Tribe. A .615 batting average? That means he's going to rake at Oakton CC next year if he goes.

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Originally posted by J.Weaver #5:
Whoa now! There comes a point where I must interject.

That picture was from last year and I admit my hair may have been a tad long. It's been trimmed and I think I look quite stunning now.

I like to liken myself to Samson though. The hair is where it all comes from.

Weave

Little late but "Congrats on being drafted"

We all know whatever choice you make will be the right one. Being partial to Heartland I hope we see you playing Baseball in Normal IL.

Ed Koncel, of Joliet Township and Joliet Jr. College, signs with the Rangers

congrats, saw him play, nice player with a lot of upside....

How much time do these players have to make their decisions? Is there a date they have to decide by?

August 15th now I believe. Rules changed recently, used to have draft and follow, or first day that a kid started on campus if he went to college.

15th is correct.

and everything I am seeing with the draft guys on our team is it is still a draft and follow with them. They will follow until Aug most likely. At least so far they are there.

I thought the draft and follow was eliminated?

Does anybody know where you can find a complete list of the 2007 draft with who signed and signing bonus amounts?

Does anybody know if any of the Illinois guys have signed yet this year?

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Originally posted by crackofthebat:
Does anybody know where you can find a complete list of the 2007 draft with who signed and signing bonus amounts?

This isn't complete, but it shows the top rounds.

Signing Bonuses.

It's a free info page from PG Crosschecker.

Mike F

Rumor has it that Odorizzi has signed for a $1.2 million bonus. Anybody else hear anything on the Odorizzi front?

Any updates on the Illinois boys that were drafted? Has anybody signed? Anybody who definitely won't sign?

Odorizzi signed for 1.06 million.

I believe RHP Greg Billo of Carl Sandburg H.S. signed with the Royals.

What kind of money does a 28th round pick get?
I'm suprised he signed, unless they raised the pro-quota amount.

Crosschecker says that Rick Zagone got $150,000 and Kevin Dubler got $105,000

How many Illinois kids got drafted? Does anybody have a list?

Odorizzi
Wright
Stroup
Weaver
Jiminez
DeBernardis
Ruettiger
Zagone
Dubler
Billo

That's who I can think of off hand. Anybody else?

Who has signed? Who do you think will sign? Who do you think won't sign?

It's true RHP Greg Billo did sign with the Royals on 7/2/08, just saw it on the official website. But from what I can tell, he hasn't yet been assigned to the minor leagues, my guess it will be one of the rookie ball teams. I can't imagine he got over $40,000 for his signing bonus. Where was Billo slated to go to school if he elected not to sign and go to college? I don't remember, can someone help me out. Was it Nebraska?

I think I read that Billo was slated to go to St. Joseph.

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Originally posted by crackofthebat:
How many Illinois kids got drafted? Does anybody have a list?

Odorizzi
Wright
Stroup
Weaver
Jiminez
DeBernardis
Ruettiger
Zagone
Dubler
Billo

That's who I can think of off hand. Anybody else?

Who has signed? Who do you think will sign? Who do you think won't sign?

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2008/drafttracker....t=number&ft=ST&fv=IL

That list contains collegiate kids orig. from IL as well.

Thanks!

Tanner Roark has signed and has been assigned. Last time I looked, he had 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 K.

Billo got more than you guys are all speculating. A lot more.

I don't really care to give specifics as they will come out when the time is right. It's not my position to do that.

Billo is a good talent, it's not all about the slot all the time. He was scheduled to go to St. Joe's they would have had a heck of a staff with him and Chjonowski. Good luck to him, he's got the frame and motion to give himself a chance to suceed.

Nails,

Your 100% correct, Chris Chjonowski is an excellent pitcher for my son's team, The Saint Joseph Puma's. He is about 6'5 and throws 88-92 consistantly

Nice to see Jake start today for USA. Pretty cool!