In his single season at Texas A&M, shortstop Ali Camarillo made an impression early and locked up the starting spot. 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 and that probably contributed to him dropping a round or so in the draft.
He was taken by the Oakland Athletics in the 12th round with the 346th pick. The unique aspect of the MLB draft is that players do not have to sign and can remain in college even if picked. In the name, image and likeness licensing era, it makes a lot of sense to weigh the option of staying in college longer or hitting the minor league circuit.
Camarillo made his choice, and his time in Aggieland has come to an end. He decided to sign a contract and start his pro journey. He signed for $250,000 with $100,000 coming out of the bonus pool. Making it to the majors 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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