Tanner Scheppers Signs With Rangers
Tanner Scheppers, originally from Fresno State before the 2008 draft, has finally signed a contract, two-years after first being selected. Selected 44th overall by the Texas Rangers in the 2009 draft, Scheppers signed for $1.25M, roughly $500K over the recommended signing bonus for the 44th pick.
Considered a top 10 pick at the end of the 2008 prep season, Scheppers slid to the second round and did not sign a deal, opting instead for independent baseball and re-entering the 2009 draft.
Scheppers becomes the Rangers highest drafted signee after the team was unable to sign its first round pick, Matthew Purke.
