According to Ben Badler, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Dominican outfielder Pedro Castillo to a $170,000 bonus, making him the highest known bonus for the Pirates during this current July 2nd class at this time. They have now spent at least $520,000 of their $2,044,800 bonus pool, with some of that remaining money set aside for Jean Robert Eusebio, who turns 16 on August 22nd. Earlier today, it was announced that the Pirates signed three players from Colombia.
Castillo turned 17 back on April 23, and he bats and throws left-handed. He played in the Dominican Prospect League last year.