He received a $925,000 signing bonus to bypass his commitment to Texas A&M .
The Boston Red Sox drafted Middlebrooks in the fifth round of the draft , selecting him as a shortstop , rather than as a pitcher .
Middlebrooks received a $925,000 signing bonus to bypass Middlebrooks ' commitment to Texas A&M .
The Boston Red Sox drafted Middlebrooks in the fifth round of the draft , selecting him as a shortstop , rather than as a pitcher .