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MLB: Draft Signing Deadline Passed – Who Signed, Who Didn’t, And For How Much?!

By Benjamin Chase

Jun 20, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys pitcher Tyler Buffett (37) throws out Arizona Wildcats outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) in the sixth inning in the 2016 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Oklahoma State defeated Arizona 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys pitcher Tyler Buffett (37) throws out Arizona Wildcats outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) in the sixth inning in the 2016 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Oklahoma State defeated Arizona 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Zachk Jackson (32) pitches against the Miami Hurricanes in the seventh inning in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Miami defeated Arkansas 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Zachk Jackson (32) pitches against the Miami Hurricanes in the seventh inning in the 2015 College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park. Miami defeated Arkansas 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

Top 5 Under Slot Signings of the Draft

1. Hudson Sanchez, SS, San Diego Padres, 1st round, pick 24, 45.64% of slot value
2. Zach Jackson, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays, 3rd round, pick 102, 47%
3. Anthony Kay, LHP, New York Mets, 1st round, pick 31, 55.78%
4. Mitchell White, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2nd round, pick 65, 59.2%
5. Ian Anderson, RHP, Atlanta Braves, 1st round, pick 3, 61.44%

Sanchez was known from the moment his name was announced as a player intended to take significantly below slot value in order to allow the Padres to afford the rest of the players in their draft. It is very interesting to me, though, that he ends up as the only position player on this list. If this list is expanded out to 10 spots, all 5 of the players added are position players. Remember that this was just based on players in the first 3 rounds, so a senior that signed for $10,000 in the 5th round wasn’t eligible for this list as it would drastically skew the numbers.

Anthony Kay was a late signee, not signing until the final week before the deadline as he attempted to negotiate a higher number, but the Mets reportedly found something in his arm to knock down his price. If you were watching the College World Series, you likely saw how hard Kay’s left arm was ridden by UConn on their way into the CWS. I’m guessing Kay figured that getting into the pros where they would monitor and care for his arm rather than abuse it was a better situation for him.

I do also find it interesting that the #3 overall pick was given the 5th cheapest deal, based on slot, but also that the guy who finished 6th was the #1 overall selection, Mickey Moniak, whose deal was worth 67.67% of the slot value.

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