The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday that Dominican prospect Pedro Martinez Jr., the son of Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martínez, has signed with the franchise as part of the international signing period.
A source told ESPN Deportes that Martinez Jr. received a bonus of more than $750,000, plus student fees, for signing a minor league deal with the Tigers.
The announcement was made in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic during a news conference with the Martinez family and Tom Moore, director of international operations for the Tigers organization.
"This is a dream come true," Martinez Jr.