In his single season at Texas A&M, shortstop Ali Camarillo made an impression early and was able to lock in the starting spot the entire season. He was a wizard while playing in the infield and was solid in the batters’ box. However, toward the end of the season, he struggled a bit and that probably contributed to him dropping a round or so in the draft.
The talent is there and was eventually taken by the Oakland Athletics as the 346 overall pick in the 12th round. The unique aspect of the MLB Draft is that players do not have to sign and can decide to go back to college even if picked. In the age of the NIL, it makes a lot of sense to weigh the option of staying in college longer or hitting the minor league circuit.
Camarillo has made his choice and his time in Aggieland has come to an end as he decided to sign his contract and start his pro journey. He signed for $250,000 with $100,000 going towards the bonus pool. Making it to the MLB is a childhood dream for most kids who pick up a bat and we would like to congratulate Ali Camarillo for his selection.
12th-rder Ali Camarillo signs w/@Athletics for $250k ($100k counts toward bonus pool). @AggieBaseball SS, smooth defender with strong arm & advanced instincts. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/0YbSsrKcmB
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 20, 2024
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