Dodgers Officially Sign First-Round Pick Bobby Miller
Things in baseball may be moving slowly, but that hasn’t stopped the Dodgers from getting things done. Los Angeles has made things official by signing their first-round pick.
The Dodgers took Bobby Miller out of the University of Louisville in the first round of the 2020 draft. The hard-throwing right-hander was one of just five draft picks during a shortened draft for Los Angeles.
The deal became official today when the Dodgers signed Miller to a $2.2 million. The 29th slot was estimated to be worth $2.4 million, meaning Los Angeles saves some bonus pool money for signing other picks.
I can confirm the Dodgers signed Bobby Miller, their first-round pick, for $2.2 million, as @jimcallisMLB reported. The slot value for the pick was $2.4 million so the Dodgers saved some bonus pool money they can use for other picks.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) June 19, 2020
The move is sort of all the Dodgers are able to do right now, given that there is a transaction freeze across baseball. MLB and the player’s union are still trying to figure out a way to get baseball going, but until then, we’ll have to be satisfied with draft signings.
Officially a Dodger! So thankful for everyone who has helped me get to this point. #gododgers pic.twitter.com/EQ3s9ANxmt
— Bobby Miller (@BMilled15) June 19, 2020
Miller profiles as a relief pitcher long-term, given the high effort delivery that he possesses. But at his best, Miller can be an incredibly powerful arm, touching the high 90s with triple-digit potential. He could possibly slot into the bullpen before Brusdar Graterol in the future.
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