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Blue Jays Sign First Round Pick Gunnar Hoglund

Jun 10, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Mississippi Rebels pitcher Gunnar Hoglund (17) throws a pitch during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Baum-Walker Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday afternoon, Carlos Collazo from Baseball Alberta reported that the Blue Jays and first-round pick Gunnar Hoglund had come to terms on a signing bonus.

The deal was reported as being worth just under $3.25 million, which is about $111,000 under the slot value for the 19th overall pick, which was where Hoglund was selected.

Hoglund had a successful 2021 college season that saw him post a 13.