Post by redsfanman on Oct 29, 2014 8:15:26 GMT -5
Seemed worthy of it's own thread...
From MLBTradeRumors...
Perhaps of greater note to Reds fans is that Eddy also notes the signing of Australian catcher Jake Turnbull. As Steve Butler of the West Australian reports, Turnbull, 16, signed for a six-figure bonus and fielded offers from six MLB clubs before signing with Cincinnati. He will play in a pair of Australian leagues this winter, including the professional Australian Baseball League, where he’ll join the Perth Heat — the reigning league champions. Turnbull will then head to the U.S. to begin his pro career next spring.
au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/25294819/baseball-home-run-for-rising-teen-star/
..."the Koondoola 16-year-old, rated by Perth Heat coach Steve Fish as having the best batting swing he had ever seen in an Australian junior, to the brink of stardom in the sport he has loved since he was nine....
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So, Jake Turnbull. At 16 he's clearly many years away from MLB, but hopefully he'll turn into an excellent hitter, and a top prospect for the Reds.
From MLBTradeRumors...
Perhaps of greater note to Reds fans is that Eddy also notes the signing of Australian catcher Jake Turnbull. As Steve Butler of the West Australian reports, Turnbull, 16, signed for a six-figure bonus and fielded offers from six MLB clubs before signing with Cincinnati. He will play in a pair of Australian leagues this winter, including the professional Australian Baseball League, where he’ll join the Perth Heat — the reigning league champions. Turnbull will then head to the U.S. to begin his pro career next spring.
au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/25294819/baseball-home-run-for-rising-teen-star/
..."the Koondoola 16-year-old, rated by Perth Heat coach Steve Fish as having the best batting swing he had ever seen in an Australian junior, to the brink of stardom in the sport he has loved since he was nine....
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So, Jake Turnbull. At 16 he's clearly many years away from MLB, but hopefully he'll turn into an excellent hitter, and a top prospect for the Reds.