JULY 27- The Orioles confirmed today that they have signed #1 overall pick Bobby J. Smith to a minor league contract with a signing bonus of $3,300,000.
He will be assigned to the Delmarva Shorebirds of the South Atlantic League (A) and will make his minor league debut July 29th.
Smith said in an interview "This entire process has been so surreal...I'm just glad I get to play ball for such a great organization."
Smith is ranked #2 on the OSA's list of Top Prospects, behind only Jesus Dorado of St. Louis.
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