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Chicago Cubs Sign First Baseman Myles Bailey to $1.9 Million Contract
The Chicago Cubs signed first baseman Myles Bailey, their supplemental second-round draft pick, to a $1.9 million contract on Saturday. Bailey, a 6-foot-4, 257-pound player from Florida State, had hit 13 home runs in 26 games before an ankle injury this season.
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The Chicago Cubs signed first baseman Myles Bailey to a $1.9 million contract on Saturday. Bailey was the team's supplemental second-round selection in the recent MLB Draft. Bailey played college baseball at Florida State. He hit 13 home runs and posted a .913 slugging percentage in 26 games before breaking his ankle on a slide.
The Cubs selected Bailey 75th overall.
The contract exceeded the slot value of approximately $1.12 million for that pick. The team used savings from other draft selections to increase the offer, according to reports.
Scouts noted Bailey's athleticism despite his size.
His home runs have reached exit velocities of 118 mph and distances over 460 feet. Bailey will begin his professional career in the minor leagues while recovering from the ankle injury.
The Cubs entered the weekend with a 54-43 record and sat in second place in the NL Central. They hosted the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field during the series.
