UPDATE (8:34 CT): Thanks to Tompkins’ twitter-litterate father, we know now where Ian will begin his professional career.
h/t to @WKUBaseball
The Chukars are the defending Champions of the eight-team Pioneer League, and Idaho Falls have seen some big names through their ranks, such asJose Canseco,Billy Martinand current big-leaguersMike Moustakas,Eric HosmerandBilly Butler.
ORIGINAL POST (7:20 CT):After being selected by theKansas City Royalsin the 14th round of this past weekends MLB Draft, former WKU Hilltoppers closerIan Tompkinssigned his professional contract and seems ready to go for professional baseball!
Ian Tompkins’ signed his professional contract (h/t @WKUBaseball)
Tompkins set a Hilltoppers single-season record this past year, by recording 14 saves, and finished the 2014 season with a 2.42 ERA in 26 appearances, recorded 46 strikeouts to only 22 walks, and allowed only three extra base hits (all doubles).
Tompkins becomes the seventh former Hilltopper to currently reach the professional ranks, joining another Royals farmhandAndrew Edwards,Oakland Athleticsfirst base prospectRyan Huck,Tampa Bay Raysoutfield extraordinaireKes Carter,Miami MarlinsinfielderTerrence Dayleg,Detroit Tigersthird base prospectWade GaynorandNew York Yankeespitching farmhandPhil Wetherell.
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