July 12th, 2009

Steven Baron Comes to Terms With Mariners

Steven Baron

All Star Group is happy to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Seattle Mariners on a contract for supplemental first rounder Steven Baron. Steven promptly signed his first pro contract with the Mariners and will be flying out today to Seattle for his physical. Once completed, Baron will report to the Pulaski Mariners of the Appalachian League.

Baron, the thirty-third (33) overall pick in the draft will receive a $980,000.00 signing bonus, which is $44,000.00 above the Commissioner's recommended slot. Additionally, Steven will receive $200,000.00 under the Major League Baseball College Scholarship plan. Steven had signed to attend Duke. Lastly, Steven will receive non-roster invitations to Major League Spring training in 2010 and 2011.

The contract was negotiated by ASG's Francis Marquez.

ASG congratulates Steven and his family, and hope this is the first of many professional accomplishments in the young backstops career.