University of Arkansas center fielder Christian Franklin has signed with the Chicago Cubs for a $425,000 bonus, MLB.com writer Jim Callis reported Friday.
Franklin, a junior who started the previous two seasons, was a fourth-round pick by the Cubs on Monday in the MLB Draft and No. 123 overall.
In 61 games this season, Franklin batted .274 with 13 home runs, 15 doubles, 2 triples and 54 runs batted in. He also drew 44 walks, scored 55 runs and stole 11 bases in 14 attempts.
Franklin was voted by SEC coaches to the conference's All-Defensive Team and also was a second-team All-SEC pick in the outfield.