Former Army outfielder and captain Jacob Hurtubise has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds for the $20,000 maximum signing bonus allowed to players bypassed in last month's amateur draft. “We are very proud and excited for Jacob to get this opportunity with the Cincinnati Reds,” Army head coach Jim Foster said in a statement. Hurtubise's senior season was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic after he played in only five games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHurtubise was drafted in the 39th round last year by the Seattle Mariners before returning to West Point for his senior season. Pitcher Chris Rowley is the only Army player to reach the major leagues, making his debut in 2017 for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Source: Fox News July 18, 2020 15:33 UTC