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The Blue Jays hand Austin Martin a record signing bonus — and expect bang for the buck
Austin Martin is set to receive the largest signing bonus the Blue Jays have ever handed out to one of their draft picks, after the versatile infielder agreed to terms on Wednesday afternoon. According to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, Martin will earn $7,000,825 (U.S.) — the 12th-highest bonus in draft history. Martin, who had been projected by most experts to be taken second by Baltimore, will receive the second-highest signing bonus of any player selected this year. While most reports suggest he will become a versatile infielder, it’s the bat that caused his stock to rise in recent years. Per Callis, the Jays spent exactly five per cent more than their bonus pool, which is the maximum without losing future picks.
Source: thestar July 08, 2020 22:05 UTC
