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American League Draft Signings: Picks & Bonus Info

By Mark Polishuk | July 5, 2020 at 10:46pm CDT

Here is the list of every American League team’s picks over the five rounds (plus the free agent compensation sandwich picks and the two Competitive Balance Rounds) of the 2020 draft.  Slot price information and — if available — the amount of the player’s bonus are listed, as well as each club’s total draft bonus spending pool.  If a player doesn’t sign with the team, the slot price attached to the player’s draft spot is removed from the team’s pool.

Exceeding the draft pool limit by 10 percent or less of the pool value will cost a team a 75 percent tax on the overage, as well as the forfeiture of a future first-round pick if they exceed the pool by between 5-10 percent.  A 100 percent tax on the overage is levied if a team exceeds its pool by more than 10 percent of the total pool value, with heavier pick penalties: a future first- and second-round pick if a team’s extra spending falls between 10-15 percent of the pool limit, and two future first-round picks if the pool is exceeded by more than 15 percent.  Needless to say, it would be shocking if any team topped the five percent threshold, though going over the pool limit by 0-5 percent isn’t uncommon.

For further reference, here is the rundown of draft signings for National League teams.  These lists will be frequently updated as more players sign prior to the August 1 deadline, so keep the posts bookmarked for future updates!

Angels ($6,397,100 draft pool)

  • Reid Detmers, 1st round, 10th overall. Slot value: $4,739,900 (Signed for $4.67MM)
  • David Calabrese, 3-82. Slot value: $744.2K (Signed for $744K)
  • Werner Blakely, 4-111. Slot value: $522.6K (Signed for $900K)
  • Adam Seminaris, 5-141. Slot value: $390.4K (Signed for $140K)
  • Total spent: $6,454,000.  Angels will pay $42,675 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Athletics ($5,241,500 draft pool)

  • Tyler Soderstrom, 1st round, 26th overall. Slot value: $2,653,400 (Signed for $3.3MM)
  • Jeff Criswell, 2-58. Slot value: $1,214,300 (Signed for $1MM)
  • Michael Guldberg, 3-98. Slot value: $593.1K (Signed for $300K)
  • Dane Acker, 4-127. Slot value: $447.4K (Signed for $447.4K)
  • Stevie Emanuels, 5-157. Slot value: $333.3K (Signed for $400K)
  • Total spent: $5,447,400.  A’s will pay $154,425 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Astros ($2,202,600 draft pool)

  • Alex Santos II, free agent compensation round, 72nd overall. Slot value: $870.7K (Signed for $1.25MM)
  • Ty Brown, 3rd round, 101st overall. Slot value: $577K (Signed for $557K)
  • Zach Daniels, 4-131. Slot value: $430.8K (Signed for $400K)
  • Shay Whitcomb, 5-160. Slot value: $324.1K (Signed for $56K)
  • Total spent: $2.263MM. Astros will pay $45.3K in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Blue Jays ($9,716,500 draft pool)

  • Austin Martin, 1st, 5th overall. Slot value: $6,180,700 (Signed for $7,000,825)
  • CJ Van Eyk, 2-42. Slot value: $1,771,100 (Signed for $1.8MM)
  • Trent Palmer, 3-77. Slot value: $805.6K (Signed for $847.5K)
  • Nick Frasso, 4-106. Slot value: $549K (Signed for $459K)
  • Zach Britton, 5-136. Slot value: $410.1K (Signed for $97.5K)
  • Total spent: $10,204,825.  Blue Jays will pay $366,326 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit

Indians ($7,662,800 draft pool)

  • Carson Tucker, 1st round, 23rd overall. Slot value: $2,926,800 (Signed for $2MM)
  • Tanner Burns, Competitive Balance Round A, 36th overall. Slot value: $2,045,400 (Signed for $1.6MM)
  • Logan Allen, 2-56. Slot value: $1,276,400 (Signed for $1.125MM)
  • Petey Halpin, 3-95. Slot value: $610.8K (Signed for $1.525MM)
  • Milan Tolentino, 4-124. Slot value: $460K (Signed for $800K)
  • Mason Hickman, 5-154. Slot value: $343.4K (Signed for $343.4K)
  • Total spent: $7,393,400

Mariners ($10,265,500 draft pool)

  • Emerson Hancock, 1st round, 6th overall. Slot value: $5,742,900 (Signed for $5.7MM)
  • Zach DeLoach, 2-43. Slot value: $1,729,800 (Signed for $1,729,800)
  • Connor Phillips, Competitive Balance Round B, 64th overall. Slot value: $1,050,300 (Signed for $1,050,300)
  • Kaden Polcovich, 3-78. Slot value: $793K (Signed for $575K)
  • Tyler Keenan, 4-107. Slot value: $543.5K (Signed for $500K)
  • Taylor Dollard, 5-137. Slot value: $406K (Signed for $406K)
  • Total spent: $9,961,100

Orioles ($13,894,300 draft pool)

  • Heston Kjerstad, 1st round, 2nd overall. Slot value: $7,789,900 (Signed for $5.2MM)
  • Jordan Westburg, Competitive Balance Round A, 30th overall. Slot value: $2,365,500 (Signed for $2.365,500)
  • Hudson Haskin, 2-39. Slot value: $1,906,800 (Signed for $1,906,800)
  • Anthony Servideo, 3-74. Slot value: $844.2K (Signed for $950K)
  • Coby Mayo, 4-103. Slot value: $565.6K (Signed for $1.75MM)
  • Carter Baumier, 5-133. Slot value: $422.3K. (Signed for $1.5MM)
  • Total spent: $13,672,300

Rangers ($7,083,900 draft pool)

  • Justin Foscue, 1st round, 14th overall. Slot value: $4,036,800 (Signed for $3.25MM)
  • Evan Carter, 2-50. Slot value: $1,469,900 (Signed for $1.25MM)
  • Tekoah Roby, 3-86. Slot value: $699.7K (Signed for $775K)
  • Dylan MacLean, 4-115. Slot value: $502.3K (Signed for $1.2MM)
  • Thomas Saggese, 5-145. Slot value: $375.2K (Signed for $800K)
  • Total spent: $7,275,000.  Rangers will pay $143,325 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Rays ($7,474,600 draft pool)

  • Nick Bitsko, 1st round, 24th overall. Slot value: $2,831,300 (Signed for $3MM)
  • Alika Williams, Competitive Balance Round A, 37th overall. Slot value: $1,999,300 (Signed for $1.85MM)
  • Ian Seymour, 2-57. Slot value: $1,243,600 (Signed for $1,243,600)
  • Hunter Barnhart, 3-96. Slot value: $604.8K (Signed for $585K)
  • Tanner Murray, 4-125. Slot value: $455.6K (Signed for $455.6K)
  • Jeff Hakanson, 5-155. Slot value: $340K (Signed for $340K)
  • Total spent: $7,474,200

Red Sox ($5,129,900 draft pool)

  • Nick Yorke, 1st round, 17th overall. Slot value: $3,609,700 (Signed for $2.7MM)
  • Blaze Jordan, 3-89. Slot value: $667.9K (Signed for $1.75MM)
  • Jeremy Wu-Yelland, 4-118. Slot value: $487.9K (Signed for $200K)
  • Shane Drohan, 5-148. Slot value: $364.4K (Signed for $600K)
  • Total spent: $5.25MM.  Red Sox will pay $90,075 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Royals ($12,521,300 draft pool)

  • Asa Lacy, 1st round, 4th overall. Slot value: $6,664,000 (Signed for $6.67MM)
  • Nick Loftin, Competitive Balance Round A, 32rd overall. Slot value: $2,257,300 (Signed for $3MM)
  • Ben Hernandez, 2-41. Slot value: $1,813,500 (Signed for $1.45MM)
  • Tyler Gentry, 3-76. Slot value: $818.2K (Signed for $750K)
  • Christian Chamberlain, 4-105. Slot value: $554.3K (Signed for $450K)
  • Will Klein, 5-135. Slot value: $414K (Signed for $200K)
  • Total spent: $12.52MM

Tigers ($13,325,700 draft pool)

  • Spencer Torkelson, 1st round, 1st overall. Slot value: $8,415,300 (Signed for $8,416,300)
  • Dillon Dingler, 2-38. Slot value: $1,952,300 (Signed for $1.952,300)
  • Danny Cabrera, Competitive Balance Round B, 62nd overall. Slot value: $1,102,700 (Signed for $1.2MM)
  • Trei Cruz, 3-73. Slot value: $857.4K (Signed for $900K)
  • Gage Workman, 4-102. Slot value: $571.4K (Signed for $1MM)
  • Colt Keith, 5-132. Slot value: $426.6K (Signed for $500K)
  • Total spent: $13,968,600.  Tigers will pay $482,175 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.

Twins ($4,528,600 draft pool)

  • Aaron Sabato, 1st round, 27th overall. Slot value: $2,570,100 (Signed for $2.75MM)
  • Alerick Soularie, 2-59. Slot value: $1,185,500 (Signed for $900K)
  • Marco Raya, 4-128. Slot value: $442.9K (Signed for $410K)
  • Kala’i Rosario, 5-158. Slot value: $330.1K (Signed for $270K)
  • Total spent: $4.33MM

White Sox ($7,764,800 draft pool)

  • Garrett Crochet, 1st round, 11th overall. Slot value: $4,547,500 (Signed for $4,547,500)
  • Jared Kelley, 2-47. Slot value: $1,580,200 (Signed for $3MM)
  • Adisyn Coffey, 3-83. Slot value: $733.1K (Signed for $50K)
  • Kade Mechals, 4-112. Slot value: $517.4K (Signed for $10K)
  • Bailey Horn, 5-142. Slot value: $386.6K (Signed for $150K)
  • Total spent: $7,757,500

Yankees ($3.52MM draft pool)

  • Austin Wells, 1st round, 28th overall. Slot value: $2,493,900 (Signed for $2.5MM)
  • Trevor Hauver, 3-99. Slot value: $587.4K (Signed for $587.4K)
  • Beck Way, 4-129. Slot value: $438.7K (Signed for $600K)
  • Total spent: $3,687,400.  Yankees will pay $125,550 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.
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  1. extreme113

    5 years ago

    Curious why it was so important for the Torkleson camp to sign for $1,000 over slot.

    Reply
    • macjacero

      5 years ago

      I believe he became the first first-overall pick to receive a bonus above slot.

      Reply
  2. bobtillman

    5 years ago

    Teams saved a bundle because of the 5-round draft and the 20K ceiling on undrafted free agents. So if they went a little above their allotment up top, it’s no big deal.

    Reply
  3. LetGoOfMyLeg

    5 years ago

    If a drafed player does not sign does the team lose the slot $$ allocation or can they use it to sign a different draftee?

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    • A'sfaninLondonUK

      5 years ago

      No, they lose the slot value from the total signing budget.

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