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Matthew Fisher signs w/@Phillies for $1.25 million (slot 221 value = $257,700), new @MLBDraft record for 7th rd. Indiana prep RHP, high-spin fastball touches 95 mph, feel for four pitches, athletic, also star QB. Indiana recruit.
Supplemental 2nd-rd @MLBDraft pick Aaron Walton signs w/@CleGuardians for $1.1 mil (pick 66 value = $1,320,400). @ArizonaBaseball OFer had transferred from @SamfordBaseball, cut down on swing/miss, still got to pop, can run/play CF. Harrison Bader comp?
2nd-rder Cade Obermueller signs w/@Phillies for $1,197,500 (slot 63 value = $1,416,600). @UIBaseball RHP, wipeout low-80s slider, can manipulate fastball & reach 98 mph. Starter potential, also could move very fast as a reliever. @MLBDraft
Josiah Hartshorn signs w/@Cubs for $2 million (slot 181 value = $355,800), new @MLBDraft record for 6th rd. California prep OF, switch-hitter w/power & good approach, right-field profile. Texas A&M recruit.
Supplemental 2nd-rder Dean Moss signs w/@RaysBaseball for $2.1 million (slot 67 value = $1,285,400). Florida prep OF, advanced hitter w/quick lefty swing, good instincts in center field. Louisiana State recruit. @MLBDraft
No. 26 overall pick Gage Wood signs w/@Phillies for $3 million (slot value = $3,492,200). @RazorbackBSB RHP, 19-strikeout no-hitter at College World Series, explosive fastball to 98 mph, power 82-85 mph curveball devastating as well. @MLBDraft
No. 6 overall pick Seth Hernandez signs w/@Pirates for $7.25 million (slot 6 value = $7,558,600), record @MLBDraft bonus for HS pitcher. California prep RHP, most talented player in @MLBDraft, fastball to 100 mph, advanced changeup, big power at plate also. Vanderbilt recruit.
No. 4 overall pick Ethan Holliday signs w/@Rockies for $9 million (slot value = $8,770,900), record @MLBDraft bonus for HS player, tied for fourth-highest bonus ever. Oklahoma prep SS, most usable power in this Draft class, @MLBPipeline's top-rated prospect. Oklahoma St recruit.
No. 3 overall pick Kade Anderson officially signs w/@Mariners for $8.8 million (slot = $9,504,400), seventh-largest bonus in @MLBDraft history. @LSUBaseball LHP, College World Series MVP & champion, led NCAA D-I w/180 K in 119 IP, four solid or better pitches, plenty of polish.
Kade Anderson and the Mariners have agreed to terms for a signing bonus of around $8.8 million, according to a source. That’s roughly $700,000 below slot value for the No. 3 overall pick, allowing them to reallocate that money elsewhere.
4th-rder Landon Hodge signs w/@WhiteSox for $1,097,500 (slot 106 value = $722,600). California prep C, one of better HS backstops in @MLBDraft, quality lefty bat, athletic for his position. Louisiana State recruit.
2nd-rounder Jaden Fauske officially signs w/@WhiteSox for $2,997,500 (slot 44 value = $$2,223,600). Illinois prep OF, one of more advanced HS bats in @MLBDraft, potential 20-20 center fielder, also offers intrigue as a catcher. Louisiana State recruit.
Former Nazareth Academy outfielder Jaden Fauske will sign with the #WhiteSox this week for $3 million. He was taken with the 44th overall pick. Slot value just over $2.2 million.
2nd-rder Cam Leiter signs w/@Dodgers for $1,349,100 (slot 65 value). @FSUBaseball RHP, potential 1st-rd pick before missing entire season w/shoulder issues. Explosive fastball to 98 mph, nasty upper-80s slider when healthy. @MLBDraft
1st-rder Billy Carlson signs w/@WhiteSox for $6,235,900 (slot 10 value minus the $2,500 contingency bonus). California prep SS, some scouts say he's the best defensive HS SS they've ever seen, 20-homer upside too. Tennessee recruit. @MLBDraft
2nd-rder Henry Godbout signs w/@RedSox for $1,093,800 (full slot 72 value). @UVABaseball 2B, one of best college hitters in @MLBDraft in terms of swing decisions & contact, high baseball IQ.
Signing bonuses for the draft picks: Gray: $997,500 (slot $1.13 million) Anker: $347,500 (slot $380,500) King: $22,500 (slot $193,100)
Trio of freshly-signed Pirate draft picks are here today. From left to right: 10th rounder SS Matt King, Competitive Round B pick 3 B Murf Gray and 6th rounder RHP Jack Anker
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Supplemental 2nd-rder Murf Gray signs w/@Pirates for $997,500 (slot 73 value = $1,128,400). @FresnoStateBSB 3B, power translated into 18 HR this spring, arm strength for the hot corner. @MLBDraft
12th overall pick Gavin Fien signs w/@Rangers for $4.8 million (slot value = $5,746,800). California prep SS, one of of best HS offensive packages in @MLBDraft, likely winds up at 3B, has arm for the hot corner. Texas recruit.
3rd-rder R.J. Austin signs w/@Orioles for $826,400 (slot 93 value). @VandyBoys OF, contact hitter w/plus speed, high baseball IQ, good instincts in center field. Don't think I've ever talked to a scout who didn't rave about his makeup. @MLBDraft
2nd-rder Malachi Witherspoon signs w/@Tigers for $1,451,200 (slot 62 value). @OU_Baseball RHP, fastball to 99 mph, quality low-80s curveball, tighter upper-80s slider, intriguing upside. Twin brother Kyson went 15th overall to @RedSox. @MLBDraft