Missouri State baseball lost one of its top incoming recruits to the Chicago White Sox after Chase Krogman decided to sign with the organization and begin his professional career.

Krogman, selected with the 34th round of last month's draft, will start pro ball in Arizona on Monday, according to a tweet from a Twitter account the News-Leader confirmed to be his father.

Krogman's father told the News-Leader in mid-June that his son was "gearing up to attend Missouri State" and that he was "excited to be a Bear."

Krogman's bio on his Instagram account also says he's a member of the Chicago White Sox organization.

The apparent change of heart makes Krogman the only incoming Bears recruit to sign with a professional team.

Kickapoo star Mason Auer told the News-Leader in mid-June that he was passing on signing with the Chicago Cubs to play at MSU. He was the only other Bears recruit in this draft to be selected.

It is unknown how much Krogman signed for. Only one player in the 34th round has signed for more than $50,000 in this draft according to MLB.com. High school players selected late in the draft typically elect to play college ball and improve their stock for a larger signing bonus.

Krogman was considered one of the Bears' top signees and could have been an immediate impact player.

The outfielder from Liberty High School is the career leader in all-time hits, home runs, RBI, doubles and runs scored at Liberty. He achieved all those marks before his senior season.

He added to his totals his senior year by batting .392 with five home runs and 34 RBI.

Missouri State lost junior catcher Drew Millas to the draft, who signed with the Oakland Athletics after being selected in the seventh round.