The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of five more picks from their 2024 MLB draft class, including fifth round outfielder Will Taylor. According to Jim Callis, the Pirates signed Taylor to an over-slot deal of $500,000, which is more than the $471,400 slot price for the 145th overall pick.
Taylor was seen as a first rounder in 2021 out of high school, and was rumored to turn down first round money to go to Clemson as a two-sport player. He tore his ACL playing football during his freshman year, eventually needing two surgeries to repair the injury.