Becker's whirlwind summer: From UVA to the Dragons in record time
Eric Becker’s summer is moving like a 100-mph fastball. He played his last college baseball game on May 31 for the University of Virginia in the NCAA regionals. He was drafted on July 11 by the Cincinnati Reds as the No. 58 overall pick in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed a contract on July 21 with the Reds and received a $1.65 million signing bonus. Soon after he ...
Eric Becker's summer has been a whirlwind, transitioning from his final college game for the University of Virginia on May 31 to becoming the Cincinnati Reds' 58th overall draft pick on July 11. He signed a $1.65 million contract on July 21 and began his professional career with the Dayton Dragons on August 6, skipping the lower levels.
Becker, rated the team's top prospect by Baseball America at No. 8, made his professional debut with the Dragons, winning his first game with a 2-for-6 performance. He expressed confidence in his abilities and eagerness to help the team win. The Dragons, playoff-bound after winning the first half East Division title, are set to open the postseason on September 8.
Becker, who will play second base and leadoff, aims to focus on playing and adapting to the demands of professional baseball during the final month.
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