The Marlins drafted King while he was on the mound pitching against Miami, and now he'll start his professional career for the team that chose him in the 12th round.
And another one's gone.
Right handed pitcher Mike King, considered the staff ace at the beginning of the 2016 season and the most seasoned starter of the Boston College pitching staff, signed a professional contract with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. By signing, King forfeits his final year of eligibility to begin his career for the team that chose him in the 12th round of this year's MLB Entry Draft.