MidAtlanticDad posted:Florida State Fan posted:I did not know that after the 10th round there is no signing bonus. I know someone who was drafted in the 11th round but didn't see a bonus attached to his name. Awesome pitcher with electric stuff and awesome person and family. Am I correct?
Each pick in the first 10 rounds has a slot value. Each team can spend up to the combined total of their slot values without paying a luxury penalty (they don't have to pay each guy their individual slot value). They can also pay their round 11-40 picks up to $125K each in bonus without paying the luxury penalty. Anything above $125K for an individual counts against their total allotment, so they don't do that very often. Here's an example of what the Indians paid in bonuses last year.
Everyone hasn't signed yet, so there may not be a dollar amount listed. It's a waiting game to see who at the top signs for what amount to see if there is any/how much money is left over for the 11-40 round guys. Keep checking. Sometimes deals are worked out before the draft to go in later rounds for more money than $125k, just as you see some $5k-$10k-$25k bonus guys in the 7-10th rounds (usually seniors with no other options).