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Phillies: Jake McKenna grew up fan of Cole Hamels, 2008 run

Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Phillies undrafted signee Jake McKenna names his favorite player growing up

With the five-round 2020 Major League Baseball Draft concluded, the Philadelphia Phillies are still able to add to their minor-league system this June.

As part of what MLBTradeRumors.com calls an “one-off amateur signing season,” any undrafted amateur player is free to sign with any team of their choosing for a $20,000 signing bonus.

RELATED | Phillies sign Ocean City High School pitcher Jake McKenna

The Phillies reportedly inked three such players over the weekend, including Ocean City High School left-handed pitcher Jake McKenna.