Mississippi State Bulldog Hunter Renfroe Signs with San Diego Padres

Former Mississippi State outfielder and first round draft pick Hunter Refroe inked a deal worth $2.678M with the San Diego Padres Tuesday according to multiple reports. The dollar value equals the slot value for the 13th overall draft pick.

After officially becoming a Padre, Renfroe had the privilege of throwing out the first pitch at Petco Park after taking some batting practice, and he discussed his strategy with Bulldog first baseman Wes Rea.

So @Hunter_Renfroe is about to throw out the first pitch at the #Padres game and this is his game plan! pic.twitter.com/cPFdfjqQgv

— Wes Rea (@wes_rea) July 10, 2013

Renfroe is expected to report to Eugene later today, where he will play with the Emeralds in the Northwest League, a short-season league.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes told MLB.com the organization would have no qualms about moving Renfroe to Class A Fort Wayne if the short season goes well.

Renfroe finished his last season in Starkville with a .345 batting average, 15 home runs and 65 RBIs in 66 games.