All rights reserved. It's the richest signing bonus in Major League history, surpassing the $8.1 million that the Baltimore Orioles gave Adley Rutschman - the top pick in the 2019 draft - just ay ear ago. Detroit was among the top teams in the American League from 2011 to 2014, winning four straight AL Central Division titles while reaching the ALCS three straight times (2011 to '13). Torkelson, 21, was added to the Tigers’ 60-man player pool and will begin training with the team during their upcoming training camp in Detroit. RELATED: [Report] Patrick Mahomes' Next Contract Will "Shatter Records", It’s official... Go @tigers pic.twitter.com/H9X62LCYqc. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson signs with @Tigers for $8,416,300 (slot value = 8,415,300). Riley Greene appears to be progressing nicely as well as some news from the managerial front. The Detroit Tigers signed first overall draft selection Spencer Torkelson for a record signing bonuse of $8,416,300, breaking the previous record of $8,100,000 that the Baltimore Orioles gave last year’s first overall pick, Adley Rutschmann. A lifelong sports fan, Alex graduated from the Langara College journalism program in 2016. Torkelson’s deal includes a record $8,416,300 signing bonus, according to MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis, $1,000 over the slot value for the pick. Torkelson’s signing bonus was $8,416,300, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis, which counts as the largest signing bonus under the current draft format. The signing completes the contract work for the Tigers, who have inked all six of their draft selections for a total of $13,968,600 in signing bonuses. 1 overall pick is $8,415,300 — Torkelson signed for $1,000 more. The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with their No. Summer camp is expected to be under way at Comerica Park this weekend. 1 overall pick to get or top slot value in bonus-pool era. According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, Torkelson received a $8,416,300 bonus from the Tigers. Aside from Torkelson and Rutschman, superstar pitcher Gerrit Cole earned an $8 million bonus when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. No. Four storylines to follow during instructional league play, Tigers prospects have taken the field again, so here’s what we’re watching during the instructional league, Here is a complete list of the Tigers 2020 draft picks, Despite everything, there is good to be taken from the 2020 Tigers, Marcus Thames is a country strong option for next Tigers manager, Tigers expected to sign SS Christian Santana, other IFAs in January, Links: It’s never too early to look ahead. Torkelson becomes the first No 1 overall pick to sign for above slot value, which was just $1,000 less.

The previous record bonus given by the Tigers was $7.5 million which was paid to pitcher Casey Mize, the first overall selection two years ago. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a minor league contract on Tuesday, and the team said the infielder will join its player pool for this abbreviated season. Detroit’s top overall pick now joins the team at summer camp. In NYC, Rihanna’s London Home Is Being Sold For $41 million. They also reached the World Series in 2012, but were swept by the dynastic San Francisco Giants. 1 selection from the 2018 draft), another pitcher in Matt Manning plus outfielders Daz Cameron (son of former MLB star Mike Cameron) and Riley Greene. Here is a complete list of the Tigers 2020 draft picks and their signing bonuses.

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1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson signs with @Tigers for $8,416,300 (slot value = 8,415,300). Just three weeks after going first overall to the Detroit Tigers in the 2020 MLB draft, Spencer Torkelson received a nice payday from his new team. The most LOL-worthy things the Internet has to offer.

1 overall pick to get or top slot value in bonus … He joins a star studded cast of prospects that includes pitchers Case Mize, Matt Manning, Franklin Perez, Tarik Skubal, and Alex Faedo along with hitters Riley Greene, Isaac Paredes, and Derek Hill. He becomes the first No. The Tigers began a rebuilding phase in 2017, trading away Cy Young winner and future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander and All-Star slugger J.D.

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NEXT: Val Kilmer Reveals Reason For Leaving Batman Franchise After "Batman Forever". DETROIT (AP) — No. The signing bonus … [Analyzing the Detroit Tigers' 60-man player pool]. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson, according to the team. In three seasons for Arizona State in the NCAA, Torkelson batted .337 with 54 home runs, 130 RBI and a 1.192 OPS. Torkelson is also just the third player to receive a signing bonus of at least $8 million. Aside from Torkelson and Rutschman, superstar pitcher Gerrit Cole earned an $8 million bonus when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. With Torkelson’s signing, all six players from the team’s 2020 MLB draft class are under contract. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists.