Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced they have signed both their second and third picks of the the 2015 MLB first year player draft, Mike Nikorak and Tyler Nevin.
OFFICIAL: The #Rockies and first-round selection (27th overall) Mike Nikorak have agreed to terms. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/WmeMfQS6gS
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 18, 2015
Nikorak, the 27th overall pick in last week’s draft is a right handed pitcher out of Stoudsburg High School in Pennsylvania where in his junior year he posted a 1.01 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings. The 6-foot-5 220 pounder is known for throwing fastballs in the mid-90s and batting a sterling .460.
According to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, Nikorak’s signing bonus is worth $2.3 million, $295,000 above slot value.
The Rockies have also signed their third pick, No. 38 overall in Nevin, to a contract bonus around $1.6 million. The third baseman out of Poway High School just outside of San Diego is the son of Phil Nevin, most known for his seven-year stint with the San Diego Padres. He currently manages the Diamondbacks’ Triple-A farm team, the Reno Aces.
OFFICIAL: The #Rockies and Competitive Balance Round A selection (38th overall) Tyler Nevin have agreed to terms. pic.twitter.com/NDDA3lxb9g
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 18, 2015
Along with Rockies top pick, shortstop Brendan Rodgers (No. 3 overall), will join Nikorak and Nevin to the Grand Junction Rockies where they will begin their rookie careers.
Mike Tolbert, a Mile High Sports intern and student at MSU-denver contributed to this report