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Gator Pitcher Liam Peterson Signs Full Slot Deal
26 Jul
Summary
- Liam Peterson signed with the Cleveland Guardians for $4,530,500.
- This amount is the full slot value for the No. 19 overall pick.
- Peterson is the fifth-highest pitcher drafted from Florida.
Liam Peterson, a former standout pitcher for the Florida Gators, has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Guardians. The signing bonus of $4,530,500 represents the full slot value designated for the No. 19 overall selection in the 2026 MLB draft. This substantial bonus places Peterson's signing among the top deals for former Gator baseball players.
Peterson's signing means all six of Florida's draft picks, along with one high school commit, have finalized their professional contracts. The 6-foot-5-inch right-hander leaves Florida with a 14-15 record and a 4.95 ERA over 216 1/3 innings, striking out 283 batters. He was a consistent weekend starter during his college career.
Regarded for his high-90s fastball and promising slider, Peterson's potential as an MLB starter is contingent on his ability to improve command and pitch deeper into games. His four-pitch mix and improving strikeout-to-walk ratio are considered strengths, despite some concerns about fastball shape and command consistency.
