13.Jun.2010 at 13 | UncleLar
Astros sign fifth-rounder Heath
The Houston Astros announced Sunday the signing of Penn State power-hitting catcher Ben Heath, the team’s fifth-round pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft.
Heath, 21, led the Nittany Lions in most offensive categories this season, hitting .369 with a school-record 19 homers, 57 RBI, 53 runs scored, 16 doubles, 148 total bases and a .747 slugging percentage.
He homered against six of Penn State’s eight Big 10 opponents, including multiple home-run games versus Illinois, Michigan State and Ohio State.
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