In just 10 days, when the No. Andrew Vaughnset the new record for highest-paid first baseman, surpassing Brendan McKays $7,005,000 bonus in 2017. Martin went on to mention a few of his most recent first-rounders -- Buster Posey, James Ramsey, D.J. Jacob Alu (born April 6, 1997) is an American professional baseball Infielder in the Washington Nationals organization. If the 22-year-old can begin to add game power to his patience, his fantasy stock would soar. Brennan Malone, RHP, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. ($2,202,200). Scialabba informed the former Florida State standout that he was being invited to Major League Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. He learned quickly what it took to adjust to the college game. @DJDozaMD. Theres a curve, Raleigh said. Dasan Brown, Abbey Park HS, Oakville, Ont. Ethan Hearn, Mobile (Ala.) Christian HS (Cubs) $950,0005. Bonus Pools and Slotting; 2016 Draft Date; 2015 Draft [+] 2015 Draft Results; 2007 Signing Bonuses; 2007 MLB Mock Draft; 2007 Rule 5 Draft; 2007 MLB Draft Reps; 2007 Draft Date; But Mendoza isnt a typical first-year player looking to prove himself. Kody Hoese, 3B, Tulane ($2,740,300)25. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Glenallen Hill, Baylor (Diamondbacks) $850,000, Top Paid Second BasemenTop 10 Average Bonus $799,750Total (38) Average Bonus $244,947. 22 for signing with the @nationals! Login Here. Dominic Fletcher, Arkansas (Diamondbacks) $700,00017. I dont think you can make up for that lost year, he said. Defensive questions generally surround second base prospects and only 12 players have been drafted as first-round second baseman this century, with Busch joining that group this year. Greg Jones, UNC Wilmington (Rays) $3,024,5008. Bobby Witt, SS, Colleyville (Texas) Heritage HS ($7,787,400)3. Y3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVzZWFy Don't miss out on our exclusive Football, Basketball and Baseball coverage. But once it came time to talk with pro scouts, Mendozas message was consistent: I dont want to play minor-league baseball right now. Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash: seasons-$575,800-$575,800: 5 seasons: $2,205,964--$2,205,964 * denotes deferred payment. 5 overall pick in 2011is still responsible for the highest bonus by an outfielder of any source in the draft, whileBryce Harperand Donavan Tate are tied for third behind Starling and Bleday with $6,250,000 bonuses. RotoWire provides real-time player news and notes across dozens of sports, as well. Keoni Cavaco, SS, Eastlake HS, Chula Vista, Calif. ($4,050,000)12. (Red Sox) $1,100,00017. Brett Baty, Lake Travis HS, Austin (Mets) $3,900,0003. Since being drafted, however, he's worked hard with Nats coaches to tighten his mechanics. Mendoza, 23, got a lot of attention on social media for the defensive play he made at first base in the first Spring Training game against the Cardinals on Feb. 28. Josh Jungwas the most lucrative third baseman in the 2019 class, but his $4,400,000 bonus ranks just eighth all time. Please update it here. It was great to hear fans in the game and cheering and being locked in on every pitch. Average Salary. So its awesome., * ALSO SEE: Notes from the start of FSU baseball practice. Which 2019 Royals draft picks have signed and for how much? Already Subscribed? Bobby Witt, Colleyville (Texas) Heritage HS (Royals) $7,787,4002. Andrew Vaughn, California (White Sox) $7,221,2002. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j He missed with the first one and I thought he would come with another (fastball). Signing Bonus. Ira has covered Florida State for more than 15 years and college football for more than 25 years. Player page for Drew Mendoza of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. In the eyes of one umpire, he raced too fast even for the pitch timer Friday. ZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFn Zack Thompson, Kentucky (Cardinals) $3,000,0003. Cody Freeman, Etiwanda HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Rangers) $900,00020. Third base is a lucrative position, as the group averaged the second-highest bonus when accounting for all players who signed. Seth Johnson, Campbell (Rays) $1,722,50014. Kameron Misner, Missouri (Marlins) $2,115,0008. Although he missed much of fall practice with a broken jaw sustained in a freak on-field mishap, Mendoza is healthy now and so far has lived up to the hype. It gives me chills, said Mendoza, who is expected to start at either first or third base and hit in the middle of the Seminoles lineup. A look at the injuries for Drew Smith, and the financial implications. #Nats @FSUBaseball. Now, though, its as simple as lining up the top 34 players in the draft by signing bonus and seeing how different the order looks. , SS, Colleyville (Texas) Heritage HS ($7,787,400), , OF, Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla. ($6,180,700), , SS, Blessed Trinity HS, Roswell, Ga. ($5,200,000), , SS, Eastlake HS, Chula Vista, Calif. ($4,050,000), , 3B, Lake Travis HS, Austin ($3,900,000), , RHP, San Jacinto (Texas) JC ($3,450,000), , RHP, Cary-Grove HS, Cary, Ill. ($3,400,000), , OF, Churchill HS, San Antonio ($3,000,000), , SS, Delbarton HS, Morristown, N.J. ($2,740,300), , RHP, Georgia Premier Academy, Statesboro, Ga. ($2,500,000), , RHP, Seminole HS, Sanford, Fla. ($2,500,000), , LHP, New Hanover HS, Wilmington, N.C. ($2,450,000), , SS, Morgan Academy, Selma, Ala. ($2,300,000), , RHP, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. ($2,202,200), , Mobile (Ala.) Christian HS (Cubs) $950,000, , Orange (Calif.) Lutheran HS (Giants) $797,500, , Ayala HS, Chino Hills, Calif. (Indians) $770,000, , Serra HS, Gardena, Calif. (Braves) $397,500, , Lake Travis HS, Austin (Mets) $3,900,000, , Colleyville (Texas) Heritage HS (Royals) $7,787,400, , Blessed Trinity HS, Roswell, Ga. (Padres) $5,200,000, , Eastlake HS, Chula Vista, Calif. (Twins) $4,050,000, , Nevada-Las Vegas (Phillies) $3,900,000, , North Carolina State (Angels) $3,397,500, , Delbarton HS, Morristown, N.J. (Yankees) $2,740,300, , Morgan Academy, Selma, Ala. (Orioles) $2,300,000, , Collins Hill HS, Suwanee, Ga. (Marlins) $2,200,000, , IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (Reds) $1,797,500, , Freedom HS, Oakley, Calif. (Angels) $1,400,000, , Beltran Baseball Academy, Florida, P.R. According to MLB.com's Jim Callis, Mendoza signed for $800,000, more than $150,000 over the slot value for the pick. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. The Nationals announced Wednesday that Mendoza would be invited to big-league spring training as a non-roster player. Now he can just let it happen naturally." Web ; ; . Mendozas older sister, Alex, is a star junior on the volleyball team at USF, where shes majoring in industrial engineering. Greg Jones, SS, UNC Wilmington ($3,024,500)22. Here are the top money-makers for each position group, as well as average signing bonus numbers for the total position group and the top 10 players at each group. His $2,450,000 bonus is good for 19th all time among prep lefties. 1. 94 overall pick in the 2019 first-year player draft. If you want to get paid, play shortstop. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Cody Milligan, Cowley County (Kan.) JC (Braves) $197,50010. Michael Massey, Illinois (Royals) $472,5007. he/him. Copyright 2023 GDC Media Limited, licensed to GDC America Inc and sub-licensed to Roto Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jake Guenther, Texas Christian (Rays) $197,60010. Karl Kauffmann, Michigan (Rockies) $805,600, Top Paid LefthandersTop 10 Average Bonus $1,938,200Total (127) Average Bonus $266,638. Drew Smith signed a 1 year / $1,300,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,300,000. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Drew Mendoza. For various financial reasonsor simply because a team values a certain player more or less than the industry doesit can be misleading to look at the first round and think you are looking at the top talent in the class. Lodolo was the first pitcher (of either hand) selected, and his $5,432,400 bonus with the Reds makes him the fifth-highest paid southpaw in the draft, behindMacKenzie Gore($6,700,000),Carlos Rodon($6,582,000),Danny Hultzen($6,350,000) andDavid Price($5,600,000). It was a notable year for junior college righthanders, however, asJackson Rutledgebecame the ninth member of that demographic to sign for at least $1 million and set a new record for JuCo righthanders by surpassing Nate Pearsons 2017 bonus ($2,452,900) with the Blue Jays. Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and the San Diego Padres expect to be big bashers in the batter's box this season. Kyren Paris, Freedom HS, Oakley, Calif. (Angels) $1,400,00015. He worked extremely hard this winter., Play of the day! As far as Davey, no real expectations. Aaron Schunk, Georgia (Rockies) $1,102,7007. There was no outlook written for Drew Mendoza in 2023. But thats not the life I want to live as a 19-year-old kid.. Isaac Collins, Creighton (Rockies) $150,500. With the signing deadline behind us and teams looking at a complete picture of their 2019 draft classes, its now possible to break down some of the numbers and see where and how major league teams are spending their money. Stewart -- to say that Mendoza has that type of potential. $170,000. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. He was always going to play college baseball. Matthew Allan, Seminole HS, Sanford, Fla. (Mets) $2,500,0007. 1. Blake Walston, New Hanover HS, Wilmington, N.C. (Diamondbacks) $2,450,0004. John Doxakis, Texas A&M (Rays) $1,127,2007. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Tommy Henry, Michigan (Diamondbacks) $750,000. Jared Triolo, Houston (Pirates) $868,2008. Off the field, he plans to soak up all of the college experience. Red Sox pitcher James Paxton suffered a strained hamstring during Friday's start and likely won't be ready for the start of the regular season. To run those bases. Brady McConnell, Florida (Royals) $2,222,50012. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv Zach Watson, Louisiana State (Orioles) $780,40016. Michael Busch, 2B, North Carolina ($2,312,000)32. Michael Toglia, UCLA (Rockies) $2,725,0003. 1. Joshua Mears, Federal Way (Wash.) HS (Padres) $1,000,00011. Lmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8bm9z The top 10 outfielders in the class averaged the second-highest bonus behind only shortstop, although the number of outfielders selected and signed brings the average overall bonus down to the middle of the pack. RotoWire provides millions of annual users with the latest fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports, and sports betting news, information, tools, and more. Federal Baseball presents Nats Nightly - Podcast Archive, Nationals Pitching Daily Briefs (PDB): A Collection, Washington Nationals offseason plans: Nats prep for 2023. Im excited to see him play and then kind of grow like Cal did, senior Quincy Nieporte said. WebDrew Mendoza Ht/Wt: 6' 4"/190 lbs Position: 3B Team: Florida State Drew Mendoza - Prospect Profile MLB.com: "Listed at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Mendoza is a physical specimen. Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State ($8,100,000)2. Isaiah Campbell, Arkansas (Mariners) $850,00025. The Texas Rangers and left-handed reliever Will Smith have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. Bryce Ball, Dallas Baptist (Braves) $197,500, Top Paid Third BasemenTop 10 Average Bonus $1,820,750Total (36) Average Bonus $559,919. WebTeam Date Transaction; June 22, 2021: 3B Drew Mendoza and assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Harrisburg Senators. 3rd-rder Drew Mendoza signs with @Nationals Over his Seminoles career, Mendoza hit 31 long balls, drove in 124 runs and slashed .298/.443/.537. Drew plans to major in mathematics at Florida State. Korey Lee, California (Astros) $1,750,0004. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League. Not many people will turn that kind of money down out of high school, just to come to college, Raleigh said. That is a stance Major League Baseball negotiators hear every year from high school prospects. Blake Walston, LHP, New Hanover HS, Wilmington, N.C. ($2,450,000)30. Thomas Dillard, Mississippi (Brewers) $397,5009. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). An athletic, 6-foot-4, 210-pound shortstop with a sweet left-handed swing, Mendoza was easily one of the nations top prospects. MLB, Minor, College and summer league baseball stats along with biography, draft info, salary,transactions, They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. It was a down year for pitching across the board, and that impacted lefties as well as righties. He could be playing pro ball already if that was his true desire. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/playerprofiles, MLB rumors: Dodgers, Yankees seek depth after injuries, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to miss WBC with knee injury, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules. Logan Davidson, Clemson (Athletics) $2,424,60010. Shea Langeliers, Baylor (Braves) $3,997,5003. Bubba Starlingtaken by the Royals with the No. May 3, 2021: 3B Drew Mendoza assigned to I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Mendoza has completely changed his swing mechanics since college to get to the ball quicker, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports. McKays bonus was high because of his two-way status out of Louisville, however, and the previous high bonus for a first baseman outside of him was Eric Hosmers $6,000,000 bonus after the Royals took him with the No.