2021 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-10

[JDBrewCrew]

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We've added Ethan Murray from Duke University to the system. Welcome Ethan!

[markedman5]

Smith signs for under slot

 

[Eye Black]

Per Jim Callis:

 

2nd-rder Russell Smith signs w/@Brewers for $1 million (pick 51 value = $1,436,900). Texas Christian 4th-yr LHP, 89-95 mph fastball plays up b/c of command & angle, flashes plus changeup, mixes in slider, lots of strikes.

[Eye Black]

I'm a bit surprised that our first three picks (all college bats) all signed for over slot value. I figured they would keep them under slot value to put more money to Riggio. Not saying they still can't do that but a bit surprised at the first three going over slot.

 

Black signed for exactly slot, Binelas signed for $300 over slot, Frelick was $114,200 over slot.

 

That $114,500 dollars represents about 1.1% of the Brewers $10,063,400 total bonus pool.

 

Shouldn't hinder their ability to sign anyone else later, especially since all these figures are more or less ball parked & agreed upon before the picks are made.

One other thing of note is the Brewers can exceed their bonus pool by 4.999999% without incurring a draft pick penalty. That means their $10,063,400 bonus pool can actually be stretched to $10,566,500 without any lost draft pick repercussions. In that case they would have to pay a 75% tax penalty on any overage spending, but they’ve shown a willingness to do it before.

[damuelle]

We’ve signed 9th round pick, RHP Brannon Jordan, reportedly for $47,500 (pick 267 value = $154,900).

 

 

[damuelle]

Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports that our 5th rounder IF Ethan Murray signed for $272,500 (pick 147 value = $367,900).

 

[StearnsFTW]

So I've got them for $529,200 under slot total right now not counting Clarke and the 2 other later picks (don't have info).

 

That seems pretty encouraging.

[snoogans8056]

So I've got them for $529,200 under slot total right now not counting Clarke and the 2 other later picks (don't have info).

 

That seems pretty encouraging.

 

We also get another 500k from the 5% overage in Eye Black’s post.

 

If we can get another 250k in savings from our last 4 picks, we’ll be looking pretty good.

 

Granted, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to what it will take to sign these guys, but Riggio and Holten seem like the big money guys 11-20.

 

I’d love to just blow our entire load on Riggio, Vires, and Rogers. Would be around a 550k bonus if you divided it equally three ways. Wonder if 750k Riggio, with 450k and 450k going to the other two would do it. Either way, I think we are definitely getting two of the three, with a possibility of Riggio and Holten if we go all in on the two really big ones.

[titletownking]

So I've got them for $529,200 under slot total right now not counting Clarke and the 2 other later picks (don't have info).

 

That seems pretty encouraging.

 

We also get another 500k from the 5% overage in Eye Black’s post.

 

If we can get another 250k in savings from our last 4 picks, we’ll be looking pretty good.

 

Granted, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to what it will take to sign these guys, but Riggio and Holten seem like the big money guys 11-20.

 

I’d love to just blow our entire load on Riggio, Vires, and Rogers. Would be around a 550k bonus if you divided it equally three ways. Wonder if 750k Riggio, with 450k and 450k going to the other two would do it. Either way, I think we are definitely getting two of the three, with a possibility of Riggio and Holten if we go all in on the two really big ones.

 

Holten has already announced he will not be signing. Riggio and Vire are the most likely candidates.

[brooks_quichenick]

 

2B Zack Raabe has been signed

[damuelle]

4th round RHP Logan Henderson has also signed. I believe that gives of 11 signings from the 21-man draft class thus far.

 

 

[EDIT] - For slot value of $497,500 per Jim Callis.

 

[Smichaelis9]

 

2B Zack Raabe has been signed

Raabe signed for $25k below slot, according to this Jim Callis Tweet

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It's official! Carlos has signed a minor league contract with the

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OF Tristan Peters signed his minor league contract today!

[JDBrewCrew]

Jim Callis

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6th-rder Carlos Rodriguez signs w @Brewers for $250k (pick 177 value = $279,500). Florida Southwestern State JC RHP, low-90s fastball, solid slider, 2.11 ERA, 62 K in 47 IP.

@MLBDraft

[snoogans8056]

I know nothing, but I got a good feeling about Tristan Peters.

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Wes Clarke was also drafted by the Brewers in 2018, 40th round. He chose the college route instead. Looks like the Brewers have been sweet on him for a while.

[Eye Black]

The Reds signed the 17th overall pick Matt McLain for $4.625 million. That’s one million dollars over slot, and $625k more than what Sal Frelick signed for. I was disappointed the Brewers didn’t get McLain on draft night, but these financials are a good reminder why it’s so tough to really draw many conclusions on draft night. Without being privy to the negotiations going on in the background it’s impossible to understand all of the motivating factors at play for teams.

[markedman5]

I know nothing, but I got a good feeling about Tristan Peters.

 

Good call

 

 

 

7th-rder Tristan Peters' bonus w/@Brewers is $147,500 (slot 207 value = $218,500). Southern Illinois OF, batted .355/.463/.548 w/14 SB, OBP guy, plus speed, solid defense in CF. @MLBDraft

[brewmann04]

how much do they have let and who will they target?

[umphrey]

The Reds signed the 17th overall pick Matt McLain for $4.625 million. That’s one million dollars over slot, and $625k more than what Sal Frelick signed for. I was disappointed the Brewers didn’t get McLain on draft night, but these financials are a good reminder why it’s so tough to really draw many conclusions on draft night. Without being privy to the negotiations going on in the background it’s impossible to understand all of the motivating factors at play for teams.

 

Kinda makes me wish we drafted McClain since I’m not in love with Frelick and it feels like we have money to burn without Riggio or Holton

[titletownking]

The Reds signed the 17th overall pick Matt McLain for $4.625 million. That’s one million dollars over slot, and $625k more than what Sal Frelick signed for. I was disappointed the Brewers didn’t get McLain on draft night, but these financials are a good reminder why it’s so tough to really draw many conclusions on draft night. Without being privy to the negotiations going on in the background it’s impossible to understand all of the motivating factors at play for teams.

 

Kinda makes me wish we drafted McClain since I’m not in love with Frelick and it feels like we have money to burn without Riggio or Holton

 

I would agree. Brewers would have up to $1.45 million to spend on remaining picks and Vire and Rogers would both have to sign for this to workout IMO.

[gebc1997]

Has there been any discussion whether this group of picks will play actual games the remainder of the year? The minor league season lasts till mid September this year so plenty of time for 40-45 games to get started.

[Roderick]

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-draft-signing-deadline-picks-unsigned

 

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of Draft spending:

Tigers: $16,165,700

Pirates: $15,938,700

Reds: $13,638,300

Rangers: $13,362,000

Royals: $12,557,300

Orioles: $12,514,700

Diamondbacks: $11,946,900

Rockies: $11,372,200

Marlins: $11,257,290

Red Sox: $10,761,900

Angels: $10,722,500

Brewers: $10,623,400

Nationals: $10,106,600

Phillies: $9,530,600

Cardinals: $9,445,000

Mariners: $9,359,600

Giants: $9,213,200

Twins: $8,845,900

Rays: $8,694,800

Indians: $8,468,400

Yankees: $8,089,800

White Sox: $8,087,000

Padres: $7,763,300

Cubs: $7,748,300

Braves: $7,590,000

Athletics: $7,196,500

Blue Jays: $6,884,200

Dodgers: $5,754,000

Mets: $4,342,900

Astros: $3,427,500