Kane Kepley agrees to terms on his first professional contract with the Chicago Cubs

Posted Jul 26, 2025
Kane Kepley has officially signed on the dotted line. The now former UNC baseball standout has agreed to terms on his first professional baseball contract with the Cubs. Kepley was selected on day one of the 2025 MLB Draft, having his name called in the second round at pick No. 56. He signed for $1,400,000, which is $280,000 lower than the slot value. (Keeping It Heel)

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