August 17, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Sox sign Volz for $550K
According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Red Sox have signed ninth round pick Kendal Volz for a $550,000 bonus. Volz, a right-hander out of Baylor, was considered one of the top 100 prospects in the draft, but slipped due to signability concerns. He demonstrated flashes of brilliance as Team USA's closer in the summer of 2008, but most scouts were disappointed with his subsequent performance in 2009, and yet other scouts remain concerned about his mechanics. Volz possesses a 92-95 mph fastball, which he complements with a very nice low-80s slider and an inconsistent changeup.