Major League Baseball implemented a new draft system this year and the result has been quick signings by nearly every high school player chosen in the first round.
Courtesy PhotoByron Buxton, Twins
Under the new collective bargaining agreement, each team was given a Draft day pool of money to spend on draft picks. Each pick is slotted for a certain signing bonus and there is little flexibility to pay a draft pick a substantial amount of money over that slotted amount.
In the past, draft picks also had until mid-August to sign with the team that drafted them. That date was moved up to July 13 under the new agreement.
Unlike years passed when many No. 1 picks waited until the August deadline, many high school players have chosen to sign their tender less than two weeks after the draft. A total of 12 of the 16 high school players chosen in the first round have already signed.
Here's a look at the 16 high school players chosen in the first round. Those who signed a contract are listed with their signing bonus.
2.
Byron Buxton, Twins - Signed, $6 million
6.
Albert Almora, Cubs - Unsigned
7.
Max Fried, Padres - Signed, $3 million
10.
David Dahl, Rockies - Signed, $2.6 million
11.
Addison Russell, A's - Signed, $2.625 million
12.
Gavin Cecchini, Mets - Singed, 2.3 million
13.
Courtney Hawkins, White Sox - Signed, $2.475 million
14.
Nick Travieso, Reds - Signed, $2 million
16.
Lucas Giolito, Nationals - Unsigned
17.
DJ Davis, Blue Jays - Signed, $1.75 million
18.
Corey Seager, Dodgers - Unsigned
21.
Lucas Sims, Braves - Signed, $1.65 million
26.
Stryker Trahan, Diamondbacks - Signed, $1.7 million
27.
Clint Coulter, Brewers - Signed, $1.675 million
29.
Lewis Brinson, Rangers - Signed, $1.625 million
30.
Ty Hensley, Yankees - Unsigned
Note: Signing totals according to MLB.com