A's ink top prospect Inoa with record signing bonus Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics signed 16-year-old
pitcher Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic to a minor league contract
Wednesday with a $4.25 million signing bonus, a team record for an amateur
player.
The 6-foot-7, 205 pound right-hander, whose fastball has already been clocked
in the mid-90s, is scheduled to play in the Dominican Summer League.
"Michael has a chance to be a very special pitcher in the Major Leagues,"
Athletics' Vice President and General Manager Billy Beane said. "Even at this
early age, he is a very polished p... More...
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