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Hale Signs With Atlanta, Will Start Pro Career in Rookie Ball
July 11, 2009 | Baseball
David Hale, a recent third-round draft pick of the Atlanta Braves, came to terms on his first professional contract and will report to Danville, Va., to play Rookie Ball.
Hale was selected by the Braves wth the 87th overall in the third round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft in late June. He was ranked as the top prospect in the Ivy League in the preseason by Baseball America. This season he was 2-3 in seven starts on the mound with a 4.43 ERA in 40.2 innings of work. He struck out 47 batters in his eight appearances.
Hale is the fourth Princeton player to sign following the 2009 season, joining Jack Murphy, Brad Gemberling and Dan DeGeorge in the professional ranks.
Hale was selected by the Braves wth the 87th overall in the third round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft in late June. He was ranked as the top prospect in the Ivy League in the preseason by Baseball America. This season he was 2-3 in seven starts on the mound with a 4.43 ERA in 40.2 innings of work. He struck out 47 batters in his eight appearances.
Hale is the fourth Princeton player to sign following the 2009 season, joining Jack Murphy, Brad Gemberling and Dan DeGeorge in the professional ranks.
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