Asheville Christian Academy graduate Bailey Clark pitched two scoreless innings Saturday in his professional debut for the Chicago Cubs organization.
MESA, Ariz. – Asheville Christian Academy graduate Bailey Clark pitched two scoreless innings Saturday in his professional debut for the Chicago Cubs organization.
Clark was the starter for the Arizona League Cubs in a 7-4 win over the Arizona League White Sox. Clark struck out two batters while allowing two hits and no walks.
Clark is a 2013 Lions grad and 6-foot-5 right-hander who played college baseball for Duke. He was taken in the fifth round (164th overall pick) of last month’s major league draft and agreed to a $450,000 signing bonus with the Cubs.
The Arizona League Cubs are the rookie-league affiliate for Chicago.
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