We’ve got news on two now-former IU players (well, one former, one now-former, but I’ll get to that).

First off, Josh Phegley has agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox, according to the Chicago Tribune. Phegley is said to receive an $800,000 signing bonus, and he will in all likelihood be headed to the one of Chicago’s Rookie League affiliates — Great Falls, Mon., most likely — again according to reports.

Second, a reputable source told me the Orioles have signed Chris Hervey, formerly on patrol in the Sembower outfield, to a free agent contract as a pitcher. So Hervey will try his hand, quite literally, at pro ball as well.

Google News searches have failed me for the first time. The Orioles, however, have not failed Kipp Schutz — they have signed him.

The Evansville Courier & Press reported last Monday that Schutz signed with the Orioles, and that he’s on his way to the Bluefield Orioles of the rookie Appalachian League.

So that leaves just Josh Phegley and Matt Bashore. I think.

I’ve spent the last 20 minutes or so texting back and forth with Evan Crawford (aren’t cell phones great?), and he confirmed to me that he has in fact signed with the Giants, something I’d been hearing rumored for about 24 hours now.

Crawford has in fact signed with San Francisco, and he’s leaving to begin his professional career Sunday. His likely destination is Salem, Ore., home of the Salem-Kaizer Volcanoes, a Class A ball affiliate, though Crawford said he wasn’t positive exactly where he was going.

But one way or the other, he’ll get there Sunday, becoming the second member of the Hoosiers’ 2009 draft class to embark on a pro career.

I just got off the phone with Eric Arnett, who has agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers. He’ll head to Milwaukee tomorrow, then Helena, Mont., to begin his Major League career.

And here is the story, as promised.

Got in touch with O’Gara, who said the Marlins are taking the draft-and-follow approach with him this summer, meaning they’ll track his progress through summer ball (he’s playing for the Cincinnati Steam). That will give them a better indication of how they see him, since he served in several roles — starter, long reliever, set-up man, etc. — for IU this year.

I’m still trying to reach Dunning, and I’ll have more from the O’Gara interview for you tonight.

Joey O’Gara went in the 31st round to Florida, and Jake Dunning two rounds later to the Giants, thus rounding out the seven-person IU draft class of 2009.

I talked to four of the five who were taken in the first two days — Schutz, Crawford, Phegley and Bashore — and none of them expressed great signability concerns. Combined with Eric Arnett’s almost certain signing (teams cannot let their No. 1 pick not sign, it’s a kiss of draft respect death), and it’s likely all five will sign.

Based purely on their draft status (so, relatively little actual information), O’Gara and Dunning don’t seem to be quite so certain. Which is why you should check back tomorrow.

See how I hooked you there? I’m not clever, but I try.

With the 566th pick in the draft. Will try to get in touch with him shortly.

Evan Crawford, IU’s everything man and resident speed threat over the last three years, was taken by the San Francisco Giants with the 267th overall pick. He’s listed as a center fielder on the MLB.com drafttracker.

Stay with us, we’ll keep you updated as it all unfolds.

UPDATE: 9:18 p.m. Matt Bashore has just been chosen by the Minnesota Twins at pick No. 46, completing the trio of Hoosiers pretty much guaranteed to go on day one.

The MLB talking heads, who I’m growing less and less forgiving of, say Bashore isn’t overpowering, but has an “easy” delivery, meaning “there’s plenty to work with there.” I’m not sure what that means. I’m not sure they’re sure what that means. But Bashore’s a comp first-rounder, not a bad day at all for him or the Hoosiers in general.

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UPDATE: 9:07 p.m. Josh Phegley was just selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago White Sox in the compensation round. The MLB guys like his bat but wonder a bit about his defense. They give the pick the seal of approval, however.

Phegley was the Hoosiers’ inarguable offensive leader over the last two seasons, and that’s obvious the large part of his appeal to pro scouts. His experience calling his own game is also a plus, as well.

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UPDATE: 8:40 p.m. We’re passing into the second round in 15 minutes, with Josh Phegley and Matt Bashore both expected to go on Day 1 for sure. Stay with Inside Pitch, we’ll be here all night.

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UPDATE: 8:16 p.m. Eric Arnett is a Milwaukee Brewer. Or at least he’ll hope to be one day.

He slipped from his projected slot at No. 15 to Cleveland, but the right-hander from Pataskala, Ohio, didn’t fall that far, going at No. 26.

Arnett’s draft stock skyrocketed after a 12-2 senior season with a 2.50 and an average of slightly better than an strikeout an inning. He’s the latest in a slew of pitchers to go in a first round incredibly heavy on pitching.

“He was my No. 1 guy on video,” said MLB Network pundit Harold Reynolds. “I loved this guy, I really did.”

The MLB guys of course made the inevitable and necessary reference to Arnett’s time with the IU basketball team as well, with reference to his athleticism, before Reynolds added: “I think he’s closer than a lot of people think.”

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UPDATE: 7:34 p.m. The No. 15 slot has come and gone, and Eric Arnett is still on the board. The Indians, who had been tabbed to take Arnett, selected Alex White out of North Carolina.

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Just got a press release announcing Steven Strasburg’s selection by the Washington Nationals, shocking no one.

I’ll be here all night covering the draft, and I’ll let you know where the Hoosiers go as they go. Stick with us here at Inside Pitch.

Hey folks,

That is correct.

As I’m sure you all are aware (especially you, hoosiermama), tonight is the the 2009 edition of the Major League Draft. No less than three Hoosiers could be off the board by the time tonight’s proceedings, which include rounds one through three plus compensation rounds.

For the entire three-day affair, IU baseball could bid adieu to at least five players, perhaps more.

We’ll be here, at Inside Pitch, for the entire evening. I’ll also have coverage in Thursday’s paper, as well as a wrap of the whole thing once it’s done.

For your pre-reading pleasure, here’s a link to the final MLB.com mock draft, which, like several others I’ve seen, has Arnett going No. 15 overall in the first round to Cleveland.

Have a good one, folks. See you soon.

An All-American.

The honor hangs up with the championship rings and the history-smashing records.

Designated hitter Alex Dickerson can hang the the title on his wall, as he was named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American.

The honor goes along with Dickerson’s Big Ten Freshman of the Year award and second team all-conference choice. The Poway, Calif. native is the first Hoosier to take home the Freshman of the year title.

It’s no wonder the young freshman raked in the post-season honors, batting the clean-up spot for the Hoosier line-up in 57 out of 59 games. Dickerson finished with a .370 average slotting him eighth in the conference.

The left-hander led all Big Ten freshmen with 14 home runs and 57 RBI. His homers set a freshman record while his RBI were one short of the Hoosier mark for a rookie.

A few more of the freshman’s numbers:

.618 slugging percentage

88 hits

15 doubles

147 total bases

all in the conference’s top 10. The rookie also led the conference freshman in batting average, RbI, hits, total bases, and long balls.

Dickerson will be spending his summer with Hoosier teammate Blake Monar playing with Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod baseball league.