Diamondbacks sign two-way Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom to deal with $1.5 million signing bonus

A South Korean two-way prospect has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, forgoing a domestic league draft where he was projected as a top-three pick.

The Diamondbacks announced Tuesday that they have landed the 18-year-old player Eom Jun-sang during their international signing period.

MLB.com reported that Eom agreed to a signing bonus of around US$1.5 million.

Eom's Seoul-based agency, Leeco Sports Agency, also confirmed the teenager's signing.

"I'm really honored to have a chance to pursue my ...