P.U.T.U said:

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Several of his family members deleted their social media accounts too, think there is something else going on. Asking higher than his worth would be a good way to not get signed

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A good buddy of mine pitched at tu and Tanner Witt is his nephew. He told me they basically put out that it would take $X to sign him in the 2020 draft or he'd go to Texas.

Clearly he didn't get that. It may end up costing a lot due to the TJ surgery and how he hasn't looked very good coming back. But he really needs another 6 months of work to be back to 100%.

Me either

Damn. That's one way to build a solid team (other than NIL and transfers ).

TarponChaser said:

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P.U.T.U said:

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Several of his family members deleted their social media accounts too, think there is something else going on. Asking higher than his worth would be a good way to not get signed

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A good buddy of mine pitched at tu and Tanner Witt is his nephew. He told me they basically put out that it would take $X to sign him in the 2020 draft or he'd go to Texas.

Clearly he didn't get that. It may end up costing a lot due to the TJ surgery and how he hasn't looked very good coming back. But he really needs another 6 months of work to be back to 100%.

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With Tanner Witt, The Longs are a very "Longhorn" family and the value they put on the Longhorn education/experience is different than typical recruits. I would not use his situation to compare to draft picks. I believe it to be unique.

Talked to a few people that know the family and the kid was pretty dead set on going to Bama and had a certain number set in his head for signing bonus. Said he had 5 teams call him to tell him they were going to draft him and none were close to his number, the third team was the closest. Sounds like he was wanting $4-5+ million and would not accept a penny less.

Between going to a school that the head coach just got fired for gambling and getting the chance to get $3+ million the kid is taking a risk. From a quick search the highest paid NIL player in college baseball is around $60k. I understand staying to have the opportunity to make more in a few years but with all of the pitchers needing TJ it is a huge risk staying.

I think he is gone unfortunately they probably talked to him and he will go slightly under slot and start his journey


is there a slot value for rounds 11 on?

does show slot values on MLB tracker

After round 10 you can pay 125k without needed money from your bonus pool. You don't get credit for anything under 125k towards your bonus pool, so no advantages to underslot except to just save money.

If someone wanted him underslot I would have expected him to go rounds 6-10.

Aggie1205 said:

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After round 10 you can pay 125k without needed money from your bonus pool. You don't get credit for anything under 125k towards your bonus pool, so no advantages to underslot except to just save money.

If someone wanted him underslot I would have expected him to go rounds 6-10.

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It is now $150,000

Mr.Ackar07 said:

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Aggie1205 said:

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After round 10 you can pay 125k without needed money from your bonus pool. You don't get credit for anything under 125k towards your bonus pool, so no advantages to underslot except to just save money.

If someone wanted him underslot I would have expected him to go rounds 6-10.

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It is now $150,000

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Ah I hadn't caught that they raised it but that makes sense.

P.U.T.U said:

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Talked to a few people that know the family and the kid was pretty dead set on going to Bama and had a certain number set in his head for signing bonus. Said he had 5 teams call him to tell him they were going to draft him and none were close to his number, the third team was the closest. Sounds like he was wanting $4-5+ million and would not accept a penny less.

Between going to a school that the head coach just got fired for gambling and getting the chance to get $3+ million the kid is taking a risk. From a quick search the highest paid NIL player in college baseball is around $60k. I understand staying to have the opportunity to make more in a few years but with all of the pitchers needing TJ it is a huge risk staying.

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My comments were only directed at Tanner Witt, not familiar with the other players. Just did not think it was appropriate to use Witt as an example when his situation was unique.

I understood, it related to this player perfectly as both had 7-8 figure deals (depends on how many years they sign for) and turned them down to go to college for whatever reason. I knew too many people that got injured, especially pitchers, that went the college route and got injured before they had the chance to go pro.

In baseball if you get a chance to make life changing money you take it. TJ is all too common now and most come back from it but for me it is not worth the risk. Hitters like Sorrell and Grahovac have a better chance of developing without getting a major injury that can only increase their stock. Unless you go to a school like LSU that takes the baseball NIL very seriously I would default to going pro if I were a pitcher that could get drafted in the first few rounds.

That is cool. I'm sure they're right, but it just doesn't sound like it can be right! No other school?

Ok, excuse my ignorance... when do these guys need to decide/declare that they are coming back to campus?

AgEng06 said:

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Ok, excuse my ignorance... when do these guys need to decide/declare that they are coming back to campus?

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I believe they have 2 weeks to sign - July 25th this year.

Gracias

Do you think Stanley will stay in college ball and try to improve his draft position for next year or is he gone?

Charlie Pagliarini gets taken in the 19th by Seattle - first recruit selected in the draft

Isaac Morton was selected by the Brewers in the 19th as well. Actually beat out Pagliarini to be the first recruit taken.

Mr.Ackar07 said:

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Isaac Morton was selected by the Brewers in the 19th as well. Actually beat out Pagliarini to be the first recruit taken.

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Brauny said in premium that Morton will not sign and will report to campus. Jury is still out on Pagliarini.

Stanley!!! Love the kid!!!

A lot more players staying or staying committed than I thought. A very good sign for the next few years

trouble said:

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Jack Bell has declined his offer and will head to Aggieland

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Jack Bell had an offer?