Padres Sign Donovan Tate: Donovan TateThe San Diego Padres have signed their first overall pick Donovan Tate to a deal that gives him a $6.25 million signing bonus. This move really hurts the North Carolina Tar Heels as they lose both a center fielder and a defensive back as Tate signs with the Friars. Tate was the top offensive prep prospect in the draft. Keith Law with the scoop here. Still no word on Strasburg, though. [Keith Law] (0)(12237)

Padres Sign Donovan Tate:

By Mark Travis, on August 17th, 2009

The San Diego Padres have signed their first overall pick Donovan Tate to a deal that gives him a $6.25 million signing bonus. This move really hurts the North Carolina Tar Heels as they lose both a center fielder and a defensive back as Tate signs with the Friars. Tate was the top offensive [...]

August 17th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: College Baseball, College Football, MLB, Quick Hits | Leave a comment

Bryce Harper is Leaving High School Two Years Early for Junior College At the Age of 16

By Mark Travis, on June 16th, 2009

The Sports Illustrated cover boy is leaving high school at the age of 16 to get his GED and enroll in a junior college. Doing so will make Bryce Harper eligible for the MLB Draft next season, meaning he will be suiting up for the Washington Nationals come draft day.

His parents have taken [...]

June 16th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: College Baseball, High School Sports | Leave a comment

Future Washington Nationals Ace Stephen Strasburg Tosses a No-Hitter

By Mark Travis, on May 9th, 2009

The legacy of San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg continues to grow.

Last night, Stephen threw the first no-hitter of his college career against the Air Force Falcons.

Strasburg finished the game off strong, striking out the side in the top of the ninth inning.

His stat line was once again ridiculous: 9 IP, [...]

May 9th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: College Baseball, MLB | Leave a comment

Stephen Strasburg Is The Best MLB Prospect Ever

By Mark Travis, on March 24th, 2009

Stephen Strasburg is a starting pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs. The junior ace stands tall at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds.

So far this season, Strasburg has pitched in 34.1 innings and accumulated 4 wins and no losses. In those 34.1 innings, Stephen has only allowed 21 hits, 6 earned runs and 1 homer. [...]

March 24th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: College Baseball, MLB | Leave a comment