Hilo's Devin Saltiban signs professional contract with Philadelphia Phillies
Draft prospect Devin Saltiban participates in the MLB baseball draft combine, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) University o...
Draft prospect Devin Saltiban participates in the MLB baseball draft combine, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) University of Hawaii signee Devin Saltiban will not play collegiate baseball after signing his first professional contract on Tuesday. Saltiban, who recently graduated from Hilo High School, was selected in the third round by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 MLB Draft with the 98th overall pick. All the latest sports news from Hawaii's sports station The 98th overall pick has a slot value of $685,100, although Saltiban has signed for a bonus of $602,500, according to Baseball America's Carlos Collazo.