Jim Callis
@jimcallisMLB
Senior writer for @MLBPipeline (http://MLB.com); happy husband and father of four. Also at http://jimcallis.bsky.social on Bluesky.
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.
4th-rder Kaleb Wing signs w/@Cubs for $1.5 million (slot 121 value = $623,300). California prep RHP, advanced for age, stuff took a leap this spring, looks like athletic four-pitch starter. Loyola Marymount recruit. @MLBDraft
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?
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Time to update the all-time top 10 @MLBDraft bonuses again:
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.
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.
And second, the great @jimcallisMLB joins the podcast again to talk about the Giants' draft and how it fits into a system that's seen a lot of changeover lately. open.substack.com/pub/rogermunte…
Updated top 10 bonues in @MLBDraft history:
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. 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. 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. 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
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5th-rder James Quinn-Irons signs w/@RaysBaseball for $484,400 (slot 147 value). @MasonBaseball OF, monster .419/.523/.734 season w/16 HR & 36 SB, plus raw power & speed. @MLBDraft
4th-rder Mason White signs w/@RedSox for $642,200 (full slot 118 value). @ArizonaBaseball SS, stands out most w/bat speed & raw power. @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.
