2010 Indians 38th Round Pick: C Tyler Pearson

In the 38th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected catcher Tyler Pearson out of Monterey High School (TX).

Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 DOB: 04/15/1992 Bats: Right Throws: Right

Quick Hit: Pearson is committed to attend and play for Rice in the fall, so like with Griffin a round earlier, this looks like a an unsignable pick but one where the Indians will get to know and follow him a little better this summer.  He is a hardnosed catcher with very good catch and throw skills, though the bat clearly needs work.

Signing Update (June 11): Pearson looks like he will be a very tough signing for the Indians. I talked to him and he is requesting “no less than $750K” to sign. He does not have an agent, but it looks like a big chunk of change is going to be needed to woo him away from getting his education now and also attending a top baseball school in Rice. If the Indians really like him they may pay that, but I think they will let him go on to school and keep tabs on him the next three years before re-considering him in 2013.

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