Clemson SS signs with the Indians

by Tony Crumpton - Assoc. Editor - Fri Jun 19 11:06:38 GMT-04:00 2015

Clemson shortstop Tyler Krieger has signed his pro contract with the Cleveland Indians for $400,000 according to MLB.com.

Krieger was drafted in the 4th round with the 124th overall pick and the draft slot value was $452,400.

He hit .339 this past season with 41 RBI's and 14 steals.

Official Clemson Bio - Switch-hitter who has good speed ... started the first 101 games of his career at shortstop before suffering a shoulder injury that forced him to miss a game on April 22, 2014 ... missed the 2014 fall season while recovering from the injury ... a career .297 hitter with a .379 on-base percentage in 119 games (119 starts) over two seasons ... has 28 doubles, one triple, two homers, 59 RBIs, 77 runs, 53 walks, seven hit-by-pitches and 28 steals ... team co-captain for 2015 ... preseason first-team All-ACC by Perfect Game ... No. 46 college prospect and No. 89 overall prospect for the 2015 draft in the preseason by Perfect Game ... No. 40 junior in the nation in the preseason by Perfect Game ... No. 11 ACC prospect for the 2015 draft in the preseason by Perfect Game.

Thankful for an opportunity to chase a dream and also for everyone who has been there for me in my life. #GoTribe
— Tyler Krieger (@TK3_) June 9, 2015