"They asked, 'Are you ready to get started and are you ready to help this team get a World Series?'" Hillman said last week. "I was like, 'Yes sir. I'm all for it.'"
On Thursday, the Indians announced that they had officially signed Hillman, along with six other Draft picks from within the first 10 rounds. MLB.com confirmed that the 18-year-old Hillman, who had committed to University of Central Florida, signed for an $825,000 bonus.
Other signees on Thursday included second baseman Mark Mathias (third round), shortstop Tyler Krieger (fourth round), outfielder Ka'Ai Tom (fifth round), right-hander Jonas Wyatt (sixth round) and righty Nathan Lukes (seventh round).