Top 10 All-Time International Bonuses
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.
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PrintAccording 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 |
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| 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 |
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