Phil Negus Agrees to Terms with Chicago White Sox
7/2/2009 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
July 2, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest junior right-handed pitcher Phil Negus has agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox, foregoing his final season of eligibility. Also, 2009 recruit Jacob Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Reds and will not be attending Wake Forest.
A native of Milford, Mass., Negus was drafted by the White Sox in the 18th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Negus is currently playing with the Bristol White Sox, the rookie level team for Chicago.
Negus appeared in 17 games during the 2009 season, including 10 starts. He compiled a record of 2-6 with a 9.05 earned run average in 56 2/3 innings. Negus struck out 40 batters and walked 24 during his junior campaign.
In his three years at Wake Forest, Negus made 66 appearances, with 11 of those as a starter. He posted a career record of 7-10 with a 7.39 ERA in 126 2/3 innings. Negus also notched three saves during his collegiate career.
A right-handed pitcher from Lake Worth, Fla., Johnson was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 11th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He will begin his professional career with the Reds' rookie level team in Sarasota, Fla. Johnson had a 1.16 ERA with 93 strikeouts during his senior season at Trinity Christian Academy. He also shined at the plate, hitting .516 with 36 RBIs.
