Cubs sign undrafted ECU pitcher Landon Ginn |
The Chicago Cubs have signed East Carolina University (ECU) junior right-handed pitcher Landon Ginn as an undrafted free agent.
Reportedly, he has agreed to a signing bonus of around $80,000 to skip his senior season and start his pro career with the Cubs. Ginn finished the 2023 season with a 6-1 record and a 4.67 ERA, showcasing his ability to strike out 36 batters while issuing just 11 walks. For Ginn, this opportunity to sign with the Cubs is undoubtedly a dream come true. While going undrafted may have been disappointing initially, his resilience and perseverance have paid off, and he now has the chance to prove himself at the professional level. Joining an organization with a rich history and passionate fan base like the Cubs provides an ideal platform for him to showcase his talent and work towards his goal of reaching the major leagues. Here is his bio from ECU's official site: Appeared in 26 games out of the bullpen ... Compiled a 6-1 record and 4.67 earned run average with 36 strikeouts and 11 walks in 34.2 innings of work ... Went 4-0 with a 2.95 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 18.1 innings during American Athletic Conference play ... Helped East Carolina reach the championship game of the AAC Baseball Championship tournament by putting together a 1-0 record and 3.38 ERA over five appearances ... Made three appearances at the NCAA Charlottesville Regional, striking out five batters in 4.1 frames ... Notched victories over Houston (April 1), UCF (April 7 and May 26), Tulane (April 28), South Florida (May 19) and Oklahoma (June 4) ... Tallied multiple strikeouts in 12 contests ... Registered saves in wins over Old Dominion (May 10) and South Florida (May 27) ... Fanned a season-high five batters in the Pirates’ 3-2 victory over UCF in the series finale ... Tossed a scoreless frame to emerge as the winning pitcher in East Carolina’s 8-5 win over Oklahoma (June 4) in an elimination game at the Charlottesville Regional. ECU ➡️ @Cubs @ginn_landon has agreed to an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Cubs! pic.twitter.com/cl1lWLO1QL
