PHILADELPHIA—Teenage pitcher Jason Knapp, the Philadelphia Phillies second-round selection in the draft, agreed to a contract on Sunday.
The 17-year-old Knapp, a right-hander, was the 71st overall pick.
Knapp, of North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, N.J., went 6-1 with a 1.37 ERA. He struck out 79 and walked 16 in 51 innings. He also hit .456 and had seven home runs.
The Phillies have signed 24 of their 53 drafted players.
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