New Trier's Tilson Signs With St. Louis for $1.27M
The former Trevian centerfielder gave up a scholarship to the University of Illinois and will start in the Cardinals' minor league system.
Former New Trier centerfielder Charlie Tilson agreed to terms with the St. Louis Cardinals and forego his scholarship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, according to ESPN Chicago. Tilson and the Cardinals came to an agreement on the final day that players selected in this year's draft could sign with their terms. The deal is reportedly worth $1.275 million. Earlier: Watch Patch's video of Charlie Tilson Talking About Draft Day The Cardinals selected Tilson in the second round of the MLB Draft, taking the New Trier prospect with the 79th pick overall. "I have two of the best options in the world in my opinion," Tilson told Patch just after being selected back in June. "The coaching staff at Illinois has been so good to me, …
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