Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo from MLB Pipeline posted some bonus information for two Pittsburgh Pirates draft picks on Wednesday morning. Here’s the info from them:
Eighth round pick JP Massey:
7th-rder J.P. Massey signs with @Pirates for $150k (slot 200 value = $243k). @GopherBaseball RHP, erratic but twitchy dude with live arm who can hit 97 mph & flash a plus slider when he's on. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 27, 2022
Ninth round pick Mike Walsh
9th-rder Mike Walsh signs w/@Pirates for $147,500 (slot 260 = $166,200). @YaleBaseball RHP has reliever profile, up to 94 w/big spin rates, control issues. Pitched well on Cape. @MLBDraft
— Jonathan Mayo (@JonathanMayo) July 27, 2022
Both players signed for under slot, though Massey got a lot more than you would expect from a 22-year-old senior. That’s usually a combo age/class that gets between $5,000 and $50,000 to sign. Our draft tracker is updated. The Pirates signed four players last night, bringing their total to 14 players signed out of 21 total draft picks. They still need to sign Termarr Johnson and fourth round pick Michael Kennedy to round out the top ten picks and both are expected to sign. We are also waiting on the bonus number for Tanner Tredaway. The signing deadline is Monday at 5 PM. The Pirates now stand at $548,400 for over-slot picks without going into the penalty (tax on 5% overage) and $1,235,465 including the 5% overage allowed before severe penalty.
