The Pittsburgh Pirates signed fourth round pick Michael Kennedy for a $1M bonus according to Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline. He’s the 15th draft pick to sign out of the 21 players selected last week. The deadline to sign picks is Monday at 5 PM.
4th-rder Michael Kennedy signs with @Pirates for $1 million (slot 110 value = $554,800). New York HS LHP, advanced feel for three pitches, deceptive low-90s fastball, slider misses bats, trusts his changeup. LSU recruit. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/NNZX26eWZF
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 27, 2022
Kennedy is one of three high school player selected by the Pirates this year and he’s the first to sign his contract.