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Cincinnati Reds agree to contract with first-round pick Jonathan India, pending physical

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a contract with first-round draft pick Jonathan India, pending a physical Tuesday, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.

India, fourth-round pick Mike Siani and 14th-round pick Michael Byrne are expected to complete their physicals Tuesday, which would allow them to sign with the Reds.

A third baseman from the University of Florida, India completed his junior season with a .350 batting average, 21 home runs and 52 RBI. Selected as the SEC Player of the Year, he had more walks (60) than strikeouts (56).

Terms of India's contract were not available, but the No.