ST. PETERSBURG - Granden Goetzman has signed with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Palmetto outfielder passed his physical today and just got done addressing the media on the field at Tropicana Field. Joined by his mother, sister and former Palmetto coach Joe Collis, Goetzman will stay for the Rays' game against the Boston Red Sox.
The Rays made Goetzman the 75th overall pick of last week's draft, taking him in the second round. He had signed with Florida Gulf Coast University in November but quickly decided to go pro.
"Professional baseball was always what I wanted to do," Goetzman said moments ago, "and I'm just happy it turned out this way."
Goetzman is the Rays' highest pick to sign from this year's draft. He will report to the organization's Gulf Coast League affiliate in Port Charlotte, which opens its season next week.
For more on this story, including quotes from Evan Brannon, who scouted Goetzman, check out Wednesday's edition of The Bradenton Herald.
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