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Vitek

Vitek, who was selected 20th overall, has already passed his physical, so we’re only awaiting an official announcement from the team. He reportedly agreed to terms around the slot recommendation of $1.359 million. Vitek, 21, played second base at Ball State, but is expected to play third base and designated hitter with Class-A Lowell.

The Red Sox officially announced the signing on Wednesday. Vitek will receive a bonus of $1.359 million. The 21-year-old will head to short-season Single A Lowell to start his professional career.

Vitek, rumored to the Padres at No. 9, has already agreed to terms and is expected to move to third base immediately. The hope is that he’ll stay there, though it’s possible he’ll end up in the outfield. The Ball State product has a polished bat that should allow him to move through the minors quickly. He’s a future 20-homer guy. Brentz was another one of the best hitters in college this year. He has on-base skills to go along with possible 20-homer power, and he should be a pretty good defender in right field. Ranuado, an LSU product, was one of the players the Red Sox were often connected with at No. 20. His stock took a hit due to an elbow injury that took a toll on his velocity this year, but he has a great fastball-curveball combo when he’s on.