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Former LSU commitment Zach Lee content with decision to sign with Dodgers
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:08 pm
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Oklahoma City pitcher Zach Lee said he knows he made the right decision in signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being selected in the first round of the 2010 draft.
With the $5.25 million signing bonus, it was a no-brainer. However, Lee said he wonders what it would have been like being a two-sport potential star athlete at LSU.
“I just know it would have been a great experience to play in Death Valley and, of course, The Box,” said Lee, who had signed to play quarterback and pitch for the Tigers. “Part of the appeal for me was they had great programs in baseball and football in the past, and they continue to have great programs.
“They’ve had some guys — Jared Mitchell, Chad Jones — who were able to play both at a high level.”
Lee was a standout football player at McKinney (Texas) High School, and may have been drafted higher if not for wanting to continue to play football. However, the leverage football provided ultimately helped get a signing bonus that was much higher than expected for a player picked 28th overall.
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Oklahoma City pitcher Zach Lee said he knows he made the right decision in signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being selected in the first round of the 2010 draft.
With the $5.25 million signing bonus, it was a no-brainer. However, Lee said he wonders what it would have been like being a two-sport potential star athlete at LSU.
“I just know it would have been a great experience to play in Death Valley and, of course, The Box,” said Lee, who had signed to play quarterback and pitch for the Tigers. “Part of the appeal for me was they had great programs in baseball and football in the past, and they continue to have great programs.
“They’ve had some guys — Jared Mitchell, Chad Jones — who were able to play both at a high level.”
Lee was a standout football player at McKinney (Texas) High School, and may have been drafted higher if not for wanting to continue to play football. However, the leverage football provided ultimately helped get a signing bonus that was much higher than expected for a player picked 28th overall.
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Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:13 pm to blackjackjackson
His MLB Record is (through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 13.50
Strikeouts 3
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 13.50
Strikeouts 3
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:13 pm to blackjackjackson
He took the guarantee over the unknown ... Can't blame him one bit !
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:14 pm to blackjackjackson
Okay? He made the right decision. He did lose an invaluable experience but I doubt he regrets it.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:17 pm to blackjackjackson
He just got traded to the Mariners today FWIW.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:18 pm to Lucky_Dog
I'd be content too if I had 5.25 million in the bank, no matter how shitey of a baseball player I was.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:18 pm to blackjackjackson
Lee was traded to the Mariners today.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:20 pm to The Truth 34
Was wondering when the Dodgers would throw in the towel on him? He got 5.25 so he made the right decision if he never throws another MLB pitch.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:41 pm to blackjackjackson
So you say there's a chance?
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:43 pm to blackjackjackson
That's a lot of money to turn down
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:49 pm to blackjackjackson
Was anyone doubting his contentment with said decision?
Posted on 6/19/16 at 10:50 pm to blackjackjackson
He would have been stupid to turn down that much money
Posted on 6/19/16 at 11:17 pm to blackjackjackson
Did anyone see the other thread yesterday where the guys said, "he gave up millions in football money". The guy truly believed he would go pro without ever seeing him play a college snap. It was funny. Like others have said, lee made the right decision. He can still play college football and be a millionaire doing it.
Posted on 6/19/16 at 11:51 pm to Tigahs1977
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'd be content too if I had 5.25 million in the bank
He doesn't. Agent gets % and taxes pound him for about 40% in Cal. Although, not sure of how the tax rules apply if you live in Texas And sign with an LA team.
So think I g he paid income tax, he put about 3M or less in the bank.
Then comes the living in LA, buying a home there, etc
Great money, but not like having 3 million and living easy in Louisiana.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:05 am to the LSUSaint
I don't think he was living in L.A. Where has he been assigned all this time. Then consider when he is playing ball a bunch of minor leaguers rent homes together and split costs. He probably went home in offseason.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:06 am to iamAG
Any shot he does pull a Weinke/Weeden? Hell LSU could use a starter in 2018.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:07 am to Jim Rockford
probably still has 2.5 million in T-bills.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:14 am to iamAG
Zach Lee would have won four heismans if he stayed.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:32 am to Malaysian Tiger
Plus he gets free healthcare for life now that he's played in the majors. If he gets 43 days on the 25 man he gets a $34,000 pension the rest of his life.
Posted on 6/20/16 at 12:48 am to blackjackjackson
Why is this still even a question??
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