From The Canberry Times:

The latest Canberra teenager bound for the big US baseball leagues is expected to sign a seven-year deal with the New York Yankees today.

Kyle Perkins, 16, joins the world's most renowned baseball club after being spotted by a Yankees scout during last year's under-18 national championship in Western Australia.

The report notes that Perkins will join the organization in 2010 as a catcher, after finishing up school.

Via Steve via Repoz.