Callis: Rays Sign Fifth-Round Pick Ian Kendall

by Steve Slowinski on Jul 28, 2010 4:20 PM EDT

According to Baseball America's Jim Callis, the Rays signed their fifth round pick today:

Rays sign 5th-rder Ian Kendall for $250,000, equivalent of early-4th-rd money.

So far, the Rays have signed Kendall and first-round pick Justin O'Connor, both for slightly more than would be expected for players in their slots. The Rays have also signed their second-round pick, Derek Dietrich, but still have first-rounders Josh Sale and Drew Vettleson out there unsigned.

Here's what we had to say about Kendall when he was drafted:

Round 5, 161^st Overall - Ian Kendall, RHP Ashland HS (OR)

Not much is known about Kendall, but given his geographic location, the Pacific North West, you can bet Kirsch [NW scout] did his homework. Kendall possesses a plus fastball that already reaches 95 mph. Of course, his secondary pitches will be key in the development process. He's from a small town - hopefully Kirsch has found a hidden gem.

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Very Nice

Now let’s get Sale and Vettleson signed

by Sveet on Jul 28, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

You forgot,

Didn’t the Rays get their 2nd round pick, Ryan Brett, signed as well.

by TBRaysfan009 on Jul 28, 2010 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

Yes. The RYAN BRETT WATCH continues.

.571/.647/.714 4 SB through 14 AB.

IMO, this is a reasonable MLE for him.

PLAY BALL DANG IT !!!!!!!

by PlayOnWords on Jul 28, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't figrue out whether you are trolling Brett or giving him the real fanboy treatment

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by FreeZorilla on Jul 29, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Edit: Brett was in the 3rd round.

by TBRaysfan009 on Jul 28, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Sweet, more talentz

Hopefully Sale & Vettleson get signed soon so they can chill with the rest of the guys in rookie ball.

PIZZA?!?

by Transplanted on Jul 28, 2010 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Do you see either playing rookie ball this year?

by sternfan1 on Jul 28, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure if they sign.

I doubt it though.

by rglass44 on Jul 28, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Sale probably won't sign in time

by Travis Lee on Jul 28, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Though it’s too bad because it’d be awesome to get him in early. He profiles as a guy that could be a quick riser (also should have a fair amount of early success I hope).

by rglass44 on Jul 28, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions