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Evolution of the Bonus Record
* Declared free agent on contract tendering technicality.
# Signed major league contract (For players signed to major league contracts, the amount is only the stated bonus in the contract. For players signed to standard minor league contracts, the amount is the full compensation to be paid out over the life of the contract.).
Round indicated in parentheses.
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Pre-Draft Record |
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Year |
Team, Player, Pos., School |
Bonus |
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1964 |
Angels. Rick Reichart, of, Wisconsin |
$205,000 |
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Draft Era Record |
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Year |
Team, Player, Pos., School, Round |
Bonus |
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1965 |
Athletics. Rick Monday, of, Arizona State (1) |
$104,000 |
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1966 |
Phillies. Steve Arlin, rhp, Ohio State (1/secondary) |
105,000 |
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1973 |
Rangers. David Clyde, lhp, HS--Houston (1) |
125,000 |
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1975 |
Angels. Danny Goodwin, c, Southern (1) |
125,000 |
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1978 |
Braves. Bob Horner, 3b, Arizona State (1) |
175,000 |
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Tigers. Kirk Gibson, of, Michigan State (1) |
200,000 |
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1988 |
Padres. Andy Benes, rhp, Evansville (1) |
235,000 |
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1989 |
Braves. Tyler Houston, c, HS--Las Vegas (1) |
241,000 |
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Orioles. #Ben McDonald, rhp, Louisiana State (1) |
350,000 |
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Blue Jays. John Olerud, 1b, Washington State (3) |
575,000 |
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1991 |
Braves. Mike Kelly, of, Arizona State (1) |
575,000 |
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Yankees. Brien Taylor, lhp, HS--Beaufort, N.C. (1) |
1,550,000 |
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1994 |
Mets. Paul Wilson, rhp, Florida State (1) |
1,550,000 |
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Marlins. Josh Booty, 3b, HS--Shreveport, La. (1) |
1,600,000 |
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1996 |
Pirates. Kris Benson, rhp, Clemson (1) |
2,000,000 |
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*Diamondbacks. Travis Lee, 1b, San Diego State U. (1) |
10,000,000 |
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*Devil Rays. Matt White, rhp, HS--Chambersburg, Pa. (1) |
10,200,000 |
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