Scott Boras
The Seattle Mariners selected Ackley with the second overall selection in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. Ackley signed a five-year major league contract worth $7.5 million total: a $6 million signing bonus and $1.5 million in guaranteed salaries, with another $2.5 million possible in salaries depending on how quickly he reached the majors. The deal was later confirmed and an agreement was reached between the Mariners and his agent Scott Boras about 15 minutes before the signing deadline.