PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gage Wood, the Philadelphia Phillies’ first-round selection, has had a revealing experience.
A right-handed pitcher from the University of Arkansas formally agreed to a $3 million deal on Tuesday and is set to join the Phillies’ training facility in Clearwater, Florida, this week.
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The 26th selection has already experienced a glimpse of what his future in Philadelphia might hold.
It’s amazing. I came up here to Philly for the first time, and I’ve worked my whole life for this,” said the 21-year-old Wood. “It’s a gift, and I can’t wait to start.
Wood had been in the city for a few days, witnessing an enthusiastic fan response whenKyle Schwarber launched a grand slam.which turned out to be a victorious hit against the Angels on Saturday night, and having his family present at Citizens Bank Park to witness the momentPhillies defeated the Red Soxon Monday night during a catcher’s interference call.
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The stadium is amazing, the fans are amazing, and the atmosphere is incredible,” Wood said. “It was truly surreal.
When he wasn’t at the ballpark, Wood added, “I’ve been exercising at the hotel, and we’ve been throwing the ball in the patch of grass just across the street.”
It can’t get any more exciting than that.
As far as his status is concerned, however, Wood isn’t one for exaggeration. The boy whopitched a 19-strikeout perfect game in the College World Serieswas questioned whether he believed that distinguished him from other first-round draft picks.
College and the professional level represent distinct phases, so I don’t want to jump the gun,” Wood said.
Currently, his attention is on Florida, where he needs to determine when and where his professional career will start.
I’m going to put in my maximum effort to give my best performance,” Wood stated. “However, I’ll allow the individuals in the front office to make that choice.
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