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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

6 years

Tough day today. Had to say goodbye to Terry, our beloved 12 1/2-year-old golden retriever. Don't think I'll ever know a dog as loyal & easy-going as Terry. He will be missed terribly. Here he is with our new puppy, Gus.

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Paul Skenes hit 102 mph twice (on the scoreboard gun) in a scoreless first inning. Here's another battle of No. 1 overall picks, with Adley Rutschman taking 101 mph for a ball & then driving 99 mph to the warning track in RF.

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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

10 months

No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes signs w/ @Pirates for $9.2 million (pick value = $9,721,000). Breaks @MLBDraft record of $8,416,300 (Torkelson, 2020). @LSUbaseball RHP, ranks w/Strasburg as best Draft pitching prospect ever. Fastball up to 102 mph, wipeout upper-80s slider.

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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

10 months

No. 2 overall pick Dylan Crews signs w/ @Nationals for $9,000,000 (pick value = $8,998,500). 2nd-highest bonus in @MLBDraft history behind Paul Skenes' $9.2 mil. @LSUbaseball OF, best offensive prospect in Draft, rare combo of bat speed & swing decisions, plus speed, solid arm.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

1st-rder Drew Gilbert signs with @Astros for $2.5 million (slot 28 value = $2,621,700). @Vol_Baseball OF, aggressive hitter with excellent hand-eye coordination, solid to plus speed, very good instincts in center, fastball to 93 mph when he relieved in past. @MLBDraft

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2 years

The promised gif of Eric Brynes blowing up Harold Reynolds in 2011, which horrified Greg Amsinger as he witnessed it live. I can't stop watching ...

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@jimcallisMLB

9 months

Drew Gilbert & Ryan Clifford would have ranked 1-2 when I updated our @Astros Top 30 next week. Good gets for @Mets .

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@jimcallisMLB

2 months

The first-ever Jackson Holliday vs. Paul Skenes matchup resulted in a groundout on a 100-mph fastball.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

1st-rder Kevin Parada signs with @Mets for $5,019,735. (slot 11 value = $4,780,700). Largest bonus outside top 10 picks in bonus-pool era. @GTBaseball C, feel for barrel, power, patience, school-record 26 HR this spring. @MLBDraft

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2 years

2nd-rder Ivan Melendez signs with @Dbacks for $1.4 million (slot 43 value = $1,818,500). @TexasBaseball 1B, @USAGoldenSpikes winner, .387/.508/.863, led NCAA D-I in HR (a school-record 32), RBI (94), TB (214) and SLG, big right-handed power. @MLBDraft

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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

4 years

For those of you inquired what my complete outfit looked like ...

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

1st-rder Spencer Jones signs with @Yankees for $2,880,800 (full slot 25 value). @VandyBoys OF, very athletic for 6-7/225, bat speed & leverage produce high exit velos, could hit for average with solid power, RF profile. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

10 months

1st-rder Wyatt Langford will officially sign w/ @Rangers for $8 million tomorrow (pick 4 value = $7,698,000). @GatorsBB OF, best power in @MLBDraft , quality hitter too, batted .373/.498/.784 with 21 HR & 28 2B, athleticism to possibly play CF. Ties for 5th-highest bonus ever.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

2nd-rder Blade Tidwell signs with @Mets for $1.85 million (slot 52 value = $1,475,100). @Vol_Baseball RHP, sure 1st-rder if not for shoulder issues earlier in year, 93-96 mph fastball to 99, low-80s slider to 88 with sweep and depth, promising sinking changeup as well. @MLBDraft

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2 years

3rd-rder Ben Joyce signs with @Angels for $1 million (slot 89 value = $702,100). @Vol_Baseball RHP, hardest thrower in @MLBDraft (averages 101 mph, touches 105), mid-80s slider gets a lot of chases, low-90s changeup shows promise. @MLBDraft

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4 years

No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson signs with @Tigers for $8,416,300 (slot value = 8,415,300). New @MLBDraft bonus record, also first No. 1 overall pick to get or top slot value in bonus-pool era. Perhaps the best all-around offensive talent to come out of Draft in 20 years.

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Jim Callis

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6 years

My updated Top 10 farm systems: 1. @whitesox 2. @braves 3. @padres 4. @Phillies 5. @RaysBaseball 6. @Dodgers 7. @Athletics 8. @Yankees 9. @Brewers 10. @Reds

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6 years

@jimcallisMLB @MLBNetwork @MLBazFallLeague @Braves @whitesox Yanks 3?

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2 years

2nd-rder Jackson Ferris signs with @Cubs for $3,005,000 (slot 47 value = $1,661,200). Florida HS LHP, 1st-rd talent, three potential plus pitches in riding 92-95 mph fastball, downer curveball & fading changeup. Mississippi recruit. @MLBDraft

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3rd-rder Tre' Morgan signs w/ @Raysbaseball for $783,800 (full pick 88 value). @LSUBaseball , CWS champion, best 1B defender & one of best overall defenders in @MLBDraft . Hit-over-power profile.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

Supplemental 1st-rder Jordan Beck signs with @Rockies for $2.2 million (slot 38 value = $2,052,300). @Vol_Baseball OF, lots of Hunter Renfroe comps, 6-3/225 athlete with well above-average raw power & solid speed. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

1st-rder Jace Jung signs with @Tigers for $4,590,300 (full slot 12 value). @TTU_Baseball 2B, one of best all-around offensive players in @MLBDraft , career .328/.468/.647 hitter, hard contact to all fields, controls strike zone exceptionally well.

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2 years

2nd-rder Cayden Wallace signs with @Royals for $1.7 million (slot 49 value = $1,584,900). @RazorbackBSB 3B, big power & exit velocities, solid speed, well above-average arm. @MLBDraft

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7th-rder George Wolkow signs w/ @WhiteSox for $1 million (pick 209 value = $248,300). Illinois HS OF, reclassified from 2024 @MLBDraft , 6-7/239, huge power upside, athletic for size. South Carolina recruit.

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No. 5 overall pick Walker Jenkins signs w/ @Twins for $7,144,200 (pick value = $7,139,700). Best North Carolina prep prospect since Josh Hamilton in 1999, big lefty power to all fields, sweet swing, solid runner w/chance to play CF, great makeup. North Carolina recruit. @MLBDraft

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3rd-rder Trey Lipscomb signs w/ @Nationals for $758,900 (full slot 84 value). Believe that's most for a 4th-yr college bat in last five drafts. @Vol_Baseball 3B, led SEC w/84 RBI in 1st yr as starter, pop to all fields, good discipline, at least average D at hot corner. @MLBDraft

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1st-rder Brandon Barriera signs with @BlueJays for $3,597,500 (slot 23 value = $3,076,900). Florida HS LHP, consensus best prep southpaw in @MLBDraft , fastball, slider & changeup all could be plus pitches, some Ron Guidry comps(!). Vanderbilt recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

3 years

The @Pirates are going with Henry Davis at 1-1.

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2 years

5th-rder Sonny DiChiara inks w/ @Angels for $172,500 (slot 148 = $383,200). Will go straight to Double-A. @AuburnBaseball 1B, SEC co-player of year, hit .383/.549/.777 w/22 HR, 2nd in NCAA D-I in OBP & walks (68), 5th in OPS (1.326). Power & patience are his strong suits @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

10 months

1st-rder Bryce Eldridge signs w/ @SFGiants for $3,997,500 (pick 16 value = $4,326,600). Virginia HS, best two-way guy in @MLBDraft will try both as pro, most scouts prefer him as 1B w/power & feel to hit, also three-pitch RHP up to 96 w/fastball. Alabama recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Max Clark signs w/ @Tigers for $7.7 million (pick 3 value = $8,341,700). Indiana HS OF, Gatorade national player of the year, perhaps best all-around tools in @MLBDraft with 60 hit & D, 65 arm, 70 speed & at least 50 power. Vanderbilt recruit. @MLBDraft

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2 years

17th-rder Carter Young signs with @Orioles for $1.325 million ($1.25 million counts vs pool). @VandyBoys SS, hit .207 with 7 HR this spring, switch-hitter with 20-HR potential, good instincts & solid defense. I did not see this one coming at all. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Cade Horton signs with @Cubs for $4.45 million (slot 7 value = $5,711,000). @OU_Baseball RHP, huge postseason, fastball to 98 mph, wipeout slider to 90, athletic former two-way player & QB. Best college pitcher in @MLBDraft , enabled Cubs to steal Jackson Ferris in 2nd rd

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4th-rder Silas Ardoin signs with @Orioles for $571,400 (full slot 107 value). @TexasBaseball C, one of best defensive backstops in @MLBDraft , improved bat & power this spring.

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@jimcallisMLB

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No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holiday agrees with @Orioles for $8.19 million, which will eclipse No. 2 overall pick Druw Jones' $8,189,400 from @Dbacks as the most ever for HS player in history of the @MLBDraft . Old mark was $7,787,400 by Bobby Witt Jr. from @Royals in 2019.

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@jimcallisMLB

5 years

No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman signs with @Orioles for $8.1 mil (pick value = $8,415,300). New @MLBDraft bonus record, eclipsing Gerrit Cole's $8 mil as No. 1 overall in 2011. Oregon State, best catching prospect in recent @MLBDraft history, huge offensive & defensive upside.

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@jimcallisMLB

7 years

No. 2 overall pick Hunter Greene has signed w/ @Reds . @MLBDRaft

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

Supplemental 2nd-rder Tucker Toman signs with @BlueJays for $2 million (slot 77 value = $846,900). South Carolina HS 3B, one of best prep hitters in 2022 @MLBDraft , switch-hitter with advanced understanding of his craft, potential for plus power. LSU recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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Supplemental 1st-rder Landon Sims signs w/ @Dbacks for $2,347,050 (slot 34 value = $2,258,300). @HailStateBB , closer on 2021 CWS champs, moved to rotation this year but TJ surgery in March, 94-98 mph fastball w/tough angle & carry, wipeout mid-80s slider, Kimbrel comps. @MLBDraft

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3rd-rder Cole Wilcox signs with @Padres for $3.3 million (slot 80 value = $767,800). Georgia RHP, fastball can reach 100 mph, power slider & fading changeup can flash plus. Sets @MLBDraft 3rd-rd bonus record, eclipsing $3 mil SD gave Hudson Head last year.

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@jimcallisMLB

5 years

4th-rder Jake Mangum signs with @Mets for $20k (pick 118 value = $487,900). Mississippi State OF, all-time SEC hits leaders, one of top senior signs in @MLBDraft , contact hitter with well above-average speed, good defender with plus arm in CF.

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@jimcallisMLB

4 years

RIP, John. He was always very gracious with his time when he managed in the @Official_CCBL & I was working on prospect reports. Managed a still-raw Aaron Judge in 2012. "The sky's the limit for him," John said.

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Owen Murphy signs with @Braves for $2,556,900 (pick 20 slot = $3,409,200). Illinois HS RHP, low-90s fastball with good shape, mid-80s slider with depth, advanced feel. Also among national prep HR leaders with 18. Notre Dame recruit. @MLBDraft

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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

3 years

Source: 2020 No. 2 overall pick Heston Kjerstad has been cleared medically and will report to the @Orioles ' alternate site in Bowie, Md., tomorrow. Will take a months-long buildup to return to game action after a long layoff to rest and treat myocarditis.

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@jimcallisMLB

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2nd-rder Peyton Pallette signs with @WhiteSox for $1.5 million (slot 62 value = $1,159,200). @RazorbackBSB RHP, missed season after Tommy John surgery, easy 1st-rder before that, best curveball in @MLBDraft , 93-95 mph fastball to 99, Walker Buehler comps for 6-ft-1 build & stuff.

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Reggie Crawford signs w/ @SFGiants for $2,297,500 (slot 30 = $2,486,800). @UConnBSB LHP/1B, missed year w/Tommy John surgery, upper 1st-rd buzz before that, fastball to 100 mph & nasty mid-80s slider in limited mound time, lefty power too, will hit this summer. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Kumar Rocker officially signs w/ @Rangers for $5.2 mil (slot 3 value = $7,591,600). RHP celebrated career at Vanderbilt, failed physical w/ @Mets after going 10th last year, shoulder surgery last Sept, flashed fastball to 99 & wipeout slider again in indy ball. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Will Bednar signs w/ @SFGiants for $3.65 million (pick 14 value = $4,036,800). Mississippi State RHP, @NCAACWS Most Outstanding Player, one of best combos of stuff & polish in @MLBDraft . Pair of plus pitches in mid-90s fastball & mid-80s slider.

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@jimcallisMLB

6 years

The newest addition to the Callis family ... Gus, born Dec. 30.

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@jimcallisMLB

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2nd-rder Walker Martin signs w/ @SFGiants for $2,997,500 (pick 52 value = $1,620,800). Colorado HS SS, led national prep players w/20 HR, also star QB with strong arm & solid speed. Arkansas recruit. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

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4th-rder Jimmy Crooks signs with @Cardinals for $470,300 (full slot 127 value). @OU_Baseball C, grinder has improved receiving, solid arm, draws walks, some lefty pop too. Area scout favorite. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

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6th-rder Jorel Ortega signs with @Twins for $250k (slot 174 value = $301,200). @Vol_Baseball 2B, consistent hard contact, 18 HR in lone season as starter, solid arm. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

4 years

Andrew Vaughn of the @WhiteSox is @MLBPipeline 's highest-rated 1B prospect since Cody Bellinger.

MLB Pipeline

@MLBPipeline

4 years

Here's the new 2020 Top 10 1B Prospects list, led by the second-highest-rated first-base prospect since 2011:

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Jim Callis

@jimcallisMLB

2 years

All 18 non-playoff clubs will enter a lottery for the top six picks. The percentage chances of each team getting the No. 1 choice, in reverse order of winning percentages:

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2nd-rder Nazzan Zanetello signs w/ @RedSox for $3 million (pick 50 value = $1,698,000). Missouri HS SS, one of best athletes in @MLBDraft , potential five-tool player if he hits, makeup off the charts. Arkansas recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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No. 4 overall pick Marcelo Mayer signs w/ @RedSox for $6,664,000 (full pick value). California HS SS, best prospect in @MLBDraft , best hitter & best defender too, 25-HR potential. Southern California recruit.

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1st-rder Dillon Head signs w/ @Padres for $2.8 million (pick 25 value = $3,165,400). Illinois HS OF, one of fastest players in @MLBDraft , speed & instincts to steal bases & lock down CF, has bat speed & some developing pull-side power. Clemson recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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5th-rder Brandon Birdsell signs w/ @Cubs for $385k (slot 143 value = $402,400). @TTU_Baseball RHP, 94-96 mph fastball to 99, mid-80s slider misses bats, throws strikes. Big 12 pitcher of year, top-2-rds stuff, lasted until 5th b/c of medical history. Could be a steal. @MLBDraft

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Supplemental 1st-rder Colin Houck signs w/ @Mets for $2.75 million (pick 32 value = $2,607,500). Georgia HS SS, expected to go mid-1st rd, equipped to hit for power & average, plus arm (3-star QB prospect). Mississippi State baseball recruit. @MLBDraft

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1st-rder Arjun Nimmala signs w/ @BlueJays for $3 million (pick 20 value = $3,746,000). Florida HS SS, more power potential than most at his position, good actions & solid arm at shortstop. Could become first player of Indian descent to reach big lgs. Florida St recruit. @MLBDraft

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6th-rder Cooper Pratt signs w/ @Brewers for $1.35 million (pick 182 value = $309,900). One of my favorite players & biggest steals of the @MLBDraft . Reminds some scouts of a righty-hitting Gunnar Henderson at same stage of their careers. Mississippi recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

6 years

Oregon State's comeback ranks just behind Warren Morris' homer in 1996 as the most stunning moment I've seen in the 30 @NCAACWS I've attended.

MLB Pipeline

@MLBPipeline

6 years

#MNTwins 1st-round pick Trevor Larnach capped @BeaverBaseball 's dramatic comeback with a two-run homer that forced a decisive Game 3 in the @NCAACWS :

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3rd-rder Travis Sykora signs w/ @Nationals for $2.6 million (pick 71 value = $1,021,300). Texas HS RHP, one of best prep arms in @MLBDraft , fastball to 101 mph, mid-80s slider & splitter. Texas recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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2nd-rder Peyton Graham signs with @Tigers for $1.8 million (slot 51 value = $1,510,600). @OU_Baseball SS, first NCAA D-I player with 20 HR & 30 SB in same season, solid power, plus speed, versatile defender with strong arm. @MLBDraft

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2nd-rder Spencer Schwellenbach signs w/ @Braves for $1 mil (pick 59 value = $1,185,500). Nebraska RHP, mid-90s fastball, low-80s slider, mid-80s changeup w/power sink. Also SS w/high exit velos, had some 1st-rd buzz as pos player. John Olerud Award, Big Ten player of yr. @MLBDraft

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1st-rder Matt Shaw signs w/ @Cubs for $4,848,500 (full pick 13 value). @StanfordBSB SS, one of best offensive packages in @MLBDraft , can hit for average & power & has plus speed, @OfficialCCBL MVP & batting champion last summer. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

4 years

1B prospect Evan White (No. 58 on @MLBPipeline Top 100) is set to sign long-term deal with @Mariners . Guaranteed $24 mil over first six years, also includes three club options. Should be announced Monday. White hit .293/.350/.488 in Double-A this year, also outstanding defender.

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My wife said a seven-golden photo couldn't be pulled off, but we did just barely before chaos ensued. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone!

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

2nd-rder Logan Tanner signs with @Reds for $1,030,500 (slot 55 = $1,374,000). @HailStateBB C, one of strongest arms in @MLBDraft , solid receiver, power potential as well. Big part of 2021 national championship club.

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Matt Allan's deal with @Mets is official, $2.5 mil bonus is 3rd-highest ever for 3rd rd, behind Hudson Head ($3 mil, 2019) & Matt Purke ($2.75 mil, 2011). Florida HS RHP, @MLBPipeline 's top-rated prep arm in @MLBDraft , 92-95 up to 97 mph w/fastball, power curve. Florida recruit.

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Aidan Miller signs w/ @Phillies for $3.1 million (pick 27 value = $2,968,800). For talent vs where he went, one of the steals of the @MLBDraft . Florida HS 3B, tore up showcase circuit, hits for power & average. Arkansas recruit.

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9th-rder Connor Noland signs with @Cubs for $200k (slot 263 = $164,600). @RazorbackBSB LHP, uses 88-91 mph fastball to set up solid curveball & slider, also played QB for Arkansas at beginning of college career. @MLBDraft

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1st-rder Kyle Teel signs w/ @RedSox for $4 million (pick 14 value = $4,663,100). @UVABaseball C, consensus best catcher in @MLBDraft , monster .407/.465/.655 year, very athletic for position, strong arm.

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Stupid for so many reasons. If they want to shorten extra-inning games and/or worry about the stress on arms in the Minors, just declare them ties after the 10th or 11th inning. Don't do gimmicky BS stuff that isn't baseball. What percentage of games go past 11 innings anyway?

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6 years

Big news: Minor League Baseball Pace of Play changes for 2018 include starting all extra innings with a runner on second base.

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I have to marvel at the efficiency of the @Brewers . They sign five interesting high schoolers on @MLBDraft deadline day for $2,050,600, stop $29 short of exceeding their bonus pool by more than 5%.

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No. 2 overall pick Joey Bart signs with @SFGiants for $7.025 million. Largest upfront bonus for a position player in @MLBDraft history. Georgia Tech C, big power, solid defender with plus arm strength.

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Are Mark Teixeira & Alex Rodriguez having a contest to see who can be more hypocritical & insufferable? Two guys who spent their entire careers trying to maximize their earning potential -- as was their right -- now spouting off about how players need to give in? #WearAMask

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Supplemental 2nd-rder Jaxon Wiggins signs w/ @Cubs for $1,401,500 (pick 68 value = $1,101,000). @RazorbackBSB RHP, flashed 1st-rd stuff before missing season w/Tommy John surgery, mid-90s fastball to 99 mph, slider reaches 89 mph w/good depth, mid-80s changeup fades. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

1 year

Do you need some video of @Cubs RHP Cade Horton throwing live BP today? I think you do.

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7 years

Greene gets $7.23 mil from @Reds . Slot was $7,193,200 at No. 2. Highest bonus ever in bonus pool era. @MLBDraft

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11th-rder Jared Dickey signs w/ @Royals for $572,500 ($422,500 counts vs pool). Largest bonus after 10th rd so far this year. @Vol_Baseball OF/C, one of better hitters in SEC, controls zone well. @MLBDraft

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2 years

3rd-rder Pete Hansen signs w/ @Cardinals for $629,800 (full slot 97 value). @TexasBaseball LHP, some of best control in @MLBDraft , locates 88-92 mph fastball well, 78-82 mph slider with vertical & horizontal action is his best pitch. 22-4 with 2.67 ERA in three years w/Longhorns.

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1st-rder Hurston Waldrep signs with @Braves for $2,997,500 (pick 24 value = $3,270,500). @GatorsBB RHP, upper-80s splitter rivaled Paul Skenes' slider as nastiest secondary pitch in @MLBDraft , also has upper-90s fastball & upper-80s slider.

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2 years

Supplemental 2nd-rder Blake Burkhalter signs with @Braves for $647,500 (slot 76 = $860,100). @AuburnBaseball RHP, should be one of 1st guys from @MLBDraft to bigs. Reliever, second in NCAA D-I with 16 SV, three solid or better pitches (fastball to 98) & throws a ton of strikes.

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2 years

1st-rder Zach Neto signs with @Angels for $3.5 million (pick 13 slot = $4,412,500). @GoCamelsBSB SS, first 1st-rder in Campbell history, career .403 hitter, outstanding bat-to-ball skills, strong arm (up to 93 mph as a reliever). @MLBDraft

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2nd-rder Cole Phillips signs with @Braves for $1,497,500 (slot 57 value = $1,307,300). Texas HS RHP, up to 100 mph this spring & also showed a power breaking ball before having Tommy John surgery. Arkansas recruit. @MLBDraft

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1st-rder Brock Wilken signs w/ @Brewers for $3,150,000 (pick 18 value = $4,021,400). @WakeBaseball 3B, some of best power in @MLBDraft , broke school record w/31 HR (2nd in NCAA D-I), also holds Wake & ACC marks with 71 career HR, improved approach & glove this spring. @MLBDraft

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5 years

No. 3 overall pick Andrew Vaughn signs with @WhiteSox for $7,221,200 (full pick value). California 1B, 2018 Golden Spikes winner, best all-around hitter in @MLBDraft .

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5 years

No. 2 overall pick Bobby Witt Jr. signs with @Royals for $7,789,900, full pick value and the second-highest @MLBDraft bonus ever (Gerrit Cole, $8 mil in 2011). Texas HS SS, chance for plus tools across the board, top-of-the-scale baseball IQ & makeup too.

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10 months

4th-rder Maui Ahuna signs w/ @SFGiants for $500k (pick 117 value = $569,100). @Vol_Baseball SS, projected as possible mid-1st-rder before inconsistent season w/bat, one of best defensive SS in @MLBDraft , strong arm, well above-average speed.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

6th-rder Dylan DeLucia signs with @CleGuardians for $275k (slot 181 = $284,200). @OleMissBSB RHP, will be a legend forever in Oxford after winning CWS Most Outstanding Player honors as Rebels won title, 89-95 mph fastball plays up, flashes solid slider, pounds zone. @MLBDraft

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8 years

Here's Kyle Schwarber taking BP today. He'll DH & bat 2nd for Mesa Solar Sox, wearing No. 66 b/c Ian Happ has No. 12 @Cubs @MLBazFallLeague

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Interesting @MLBDraft signing by @Cubs in 20th rd. California HS LHP Wilson Cunningham gets a $10k bonus but will attend U. of Chicago full-time w/Cubs team heavily assisting w/hefty tuition. Projectable 6-ft-8, currently mid-80s fastball, good aptitude.

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10 months

2nd-rder Grant Taylor signs w/ @WhiteSox for $1,659,800 (full pick 51 value). @LSUbaseball RHP was making push for 1st rd before missing season w/Tommy John surgery, mid-90s fastball to 99 mph, sharp cutter to low 90s, downer curve, tight slider. @MLBDraft

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@jimcallisMLB

3 years

No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis signs w/ @Pirates for $6.5 million (pick value = $8,415,300). Louisville C, best college bat in @MLBDraft class, should hit for power & avg, plus-plus arm too.

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@jimcallisMLB

3 years

11th-rder Rowdey Jordan signs w/ @Mets for $125k. Mississippi State OF, heart & soul of @NCAACWS champs along with Tanner Allen. Switch-hitting leadoff man, controls zone, gets on bases, plays above average speed on bases and in CF. @MLBDraft

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10 months

Supplemental 1st-rder Kevin McGonigle signs w/ @Tigers for $2.85 million (pick 37 value = $2,309,500). Pennsylvania HS SS, one of best prep hitters in @MLBDraft , high baseball IQ. Auburn recruit.

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Highest @MLBDraft bonuses ever: Spencer Torkelson, 2020, $8,416,300 Jackson Holliday, 2022, $8,190,000 Druw Jones, 2022, $8,189,400 Adley Rutschman, 2019, $8,100,000 Gerrit Cole, 2011, $8,000,000 Wyatt Langford, 2023, $8,000,000

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@jimcallisMLB

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1st-rder Wyatt Langford will officially sign w/ @Rangers for $8 million tomorrow (pick 4 value = $7,698,000). @GatorsBB OF, best power in @MLBDraft , quality hitter too, batted .373/.498/.784 with 21 HR & 28 2B, athleticism to possibly play CF. Ties for 5th-highest bonus ever.

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2 years

1st-rder Gavin Cross signs with @Royals for $5,202,900 (full slot 9 value). @HokiesBaseball OF, highest pick in school history, one of the best combinations of hitting ability & power in @MLBDraft , some of the best exit velos too, profiles as RF with a chance to stick in CF.

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@jimcallisMLB

2 years

11th-rder Ryan Clifford signs w/ @Astros for $1,256,130 ($1,131,130 counts vs pool). North Carolina HS OF, one of better all-around hitters in HS class, arm for RF. Second-highest 11th-rd bonus ever behind $1,497,500 @Angels paid Caden Dana this year. Vanderbilt recruit @MLBDraft

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2 years

1st-rder Dylan Lesko signs w/ @Padres for $3.9 mil (slot 15 value = $4,085,000). Believed to be highest bonus ever for HS arm who had TJ surgery leading up to the @MLBDraft . Georgia HS RHP, super advanced, plus-plus changeup, fastball to 97 mph, solid curveball. Vanderbilt recruit

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