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Astros Sign Top Draft Picks For Below Slot Value
23 Jul
Summary
- Logan Hughes and Jack Radel signed below slot deals.
- Hughes received $3.41 million, Radel got $3 million.
- Savings will help Astros sign four high school prospects.
Houston Astros' first-round Draft picks, Logan Hughes and Jack Radel, have signed their professional contracts. Hughes, selected 17th overall from Texas Tech, received an approximate signing bonus of $3.41 million. Radel, the No. 28 overall pick from Notre Dame, signed for $3 million. Both players agreed to below slot value deals.
The Astros plan to allocate the financial savings from these below-slot agreements towards signing four high school players drafted in later rounds. These include Keon Johnson, Beau Peterson, Jack Beck, and James Tronstein, all of whom have collegiate commitments.
Hughes, a versatile left-handed hitter, can play outfield and first base. He impressed at Texas Tech with a .375 batting average and 18 home runs. Radel, a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, posted an 8-3 record with a 3.29 ERA for Notre Dame last season, showcasing a potent fastball.
Both players expressed excitement about joining the Astros organization and beginning their professional careers. The deadline for teams to sign their Draft picks is Monday.
