June 24, 2020Cypress Ridge High School alumnus Kyle Gruller signed with the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent on June 18 following the conclusion of the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
MLB revamped the draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the event from its typical 40 rounds to just five on June 10-11.
The plan also allowed baseball teams to sign an unlimited number of undrafted players for up to $20,000 each.
He's among 13 draftees and undrafted free agents signed to the Astros as of June 23.
At Cypress Ridge, Gruller earned All-District 17-6A second team honors as a junior in 2015 and honorable mention in 2016.