There has never been an Australian father-son duo reach the major leagues. Max Durrington is hoping to change that.

The 17-year-old from Surfers Paradise Baseball Club signed a contract on Saturday with the Oakland Athletics, one of thirty Major League Baseball clubs in the US.

It comes with a signing bonus believed to be over seven figures (AUD) – one of the largest for a first professional contract in Australian baseball history.

He follows in the footsteps of his dad Trent, one of Australia’s 38 Major League Baseball Players. Trent played for the Angels and Brewers between 1999 and 2005, and for Australia at the World Baseball Classic in 2006.

We are so proud of you Max - well done on all of your achievements - we can't wait to watch you play in the USA.

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