Top 10 All-Time International Bonuses

Staff Report
September 24, 2008

According to Baseball America's research, the following are the top 10 bonuses of all-time handed to an international amateur player. This list does not count Cuban players such as Jose Contreras, who played in that country's highest level, as amateurs.

TOP 10 ALL-TIME INTERNATIONAL SIGNING BONUSES
Player	Year	Pos	Org	Age	Country	Bonus
1. Michel Inoa	2008	RHP	Athletics	16	Dominican Republic	$4.25 million
2. Rafael Rodriguez	2008	OF	Giants	16	Dominican Republic	$2.55 million
3. Yorman Rodriguez	2008	OF	Reds	16	Venezuela	$2.5 million
4. Wily Mo Pena	1999	OF	Yankees	17	Dominican Republic	$2.44 million
5. Joel Guzman	2001	SS	Dodgers	16	Dominican Republic	$2.255 million
6. Byung-Hyun Kim	1999	RHP	Diamondbacks	20	South Korea	$2.25 million
7. Chin-Hui Tsao	1999	RHP	Rockies	18	Taiwan	$2.2 million
8. Angel Villalona	2006	3B	Giants	16	Dominican Republic	$2.1 million
T-9. Juan Duran	2008	OF	Reds	16	Dominican Republic	$2 million
T-9. Adys Portillo	2008	RHP	Padres	16	Venezuela	$2 million