Watch CBS News

Report: Cubs Sign 1st-Round Pick Ian Happ

(CBS) The Cubs have signed 2015 first-round draft pick Ian Happ, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis.

Happ signed for a $3 million bonus, Callis reported, which is below the ninth overall slot value of $3.35 million, which allows the Cubs a little more money to help sign other picks.

An outfielder out of Cincinnati who may also have a future as an infielder, Happ batted .369 with 14 homers, 18 doubles, 44 RBIs and 47 runs in 56 games for the Bearcats in 2015. His on-base percentage was .492.

Happ confirmed the signing on Twitter, saying he'll report to Arizona first.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.