June 15, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Sox sign fifth round pick Schwindenhammer
The Red Sox have signed Seth Schwindenhammer, their fifth-round selection in last week's draft, for $175,000, WEEK news (NBC, East Peoria, IL) is reporting. Schwindenhammer is a power hitting lefty who played left field and first base at Limestone Community High School (IL), where he batted .434 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs as a senior. He is expected to report to Fort Myers and join the GCL Red Sox when their season begins June 24. Schwindenhammer had previously committed to play baseball at the University of Illinois.