Feb 19, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona State starting pitcher Cooper Benson (17) throws to Sacramento State in the first inning during the season opener at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic Ncaa Baseball Sacramento State At Arizona State
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed 14th round pick Damiano Palmegiani and 17th round selection Cooper Benson from the 2021 MLB Draft, making that 17 out of 19 picks (no second-round pick this year) to sign on the dotted line.
Ranked by MLB.com as the #245 top draft prospect, Palmegiani was born in Venezuela but grew up in British Columbia before taking his talents to Cal State Northridge back in 2019.