Wood will head to Clearwater to begin his pro career, but attended the Phillies' 9-5 win over the Angels last weekend. "The fans are awesome, and the environment is incredible," he said.

It’s been an eye-opening experience for Gage Wood, the Philadelphia Phillies’ first-round draft pick. The right-handed pitcher from the University of Arkansas officially signed a $3 million contract on Tuesday and will report this week to the Phillies’ training complex in Clearwater, Florida.