Former Oswego East pitchers Noah Schultz and Ashton Izzi made it official Saturday, signing their pro baseball contracts. Schultz signed a contract with the White Sox that included a $2.8 million signing bonus, Izzi a contract with the Mariners that included a $1.1 million bonus.
Ashton Izzi on Monday became the second Oswego East pitcher picked in the Major League Baseball draft, going to the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round with the 126th overall pick. 'It was awesome.'
Noah Schultz, a 6-foot-9 left-handed pitcher from Oswego East, was drafted by the hometown Chicago White Sox with the 26th overall pick of the Major League Baseball draft Sunday night. 'My heart stopped. Best night of my life.'