Brewers ink No. 5 pick Corey Ray to reported record deal
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The Milwaukee Brewers announced Saturday the signing of first-round pick Corey Ray.
First-round draft pick, OF Corey Ray (@FutureIs_Bright), has signed and will be introduced today at Miller Park! pic.twitter.com/ODalPr6hAg
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) June 25, 2016
The Louisville outfielder was selected fifth overall in the recent MLB draft and reportedly signed for $4.125 million, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. His deal surpasses the previous team record of $3.6 million given to Rickie Weeks in 2003.
The allotted slot value for Ray's pick was $4.382 million.
Ray was a collegiate standout and was ranked as the top position player available at the draft after hitting .325 with 11 home runs and 56 RBIs in 2015.