According to Mark Berman at FOX26 in Houston, Texas, right-handed pitcher Shane Baz has agreed to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baz was selected 12th overall last night and was reported to be a tough sign due to a commitment to TCU, but the Pirates were quick to come to an agreement with him. As further confirmation, Baz “liked” the tweet from Berman and another source from the Houston media confirmed the agreement. In case you somehow missed it, here is the article on the Pirates taking Baz from last night.
Shane Baz(@thewizardofbaz)to sign w/@pirates:"It was a family decision.I kind of have the final say. It turned into an opp I can't pass up"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 14, 2017
Shane Baz to sign w/ @pirates:"An offer came n I can't pass up .It was a tough decision.I know I made the right 1. Now I've got 2live w/ it"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 14, 2017
A local article on sixth round pick Cody Bolton also says that he has agreed to a deal after some negotiating with the Pirates. He too was supposedly going to be a tough sign, but it looks like that was taken care of before he was selected. He had a commitment to Michigan. You can find the article on his draft pick from earlier today here.
UPDATE 10:36 PM: Alan Saunders reports that Baz is expected to take his physical and officially sign on Thursday.
Hearing #Pirates 1st rd pick Shane Baz is expected to be in town Thursday to officially sign his contact.
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) June 14, 2017
