Toronto Blue Jays, Blaine Bullard, agree to record-breaking MLB bonus deal
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The Toronto Blue Jays made a deal with Blaine Bullard that set a Major League record for the bonus in his draft round.
Bullard agreed to a contract Friday with the Blue Jays that includes a $1.697 million signing bonus, the largest ever given to a 12th-round pick, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.
Blaine Bullard makes 12th-round history! The Blue Jays sign the Texas HS speedster for $1,697,500, the highest bonus ever for that round, Jim Callis confirms.
The 18-year-old switch hitter fell out of the early rounds in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft due to what was perceived to be a strong commitment to Texas A&M, but the Jays were able to get him signed.
12th-rder Blaine Bullard signs w/Blue Jays for $1,697,500 ($1,547,500 counts vs pool). Texas HS OF, plus speed & knows how to use it on the bases & in center field. Texas A&M recruit. Largest bonus outside of top four rds so far in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Bullard shot up prospects lists this spring with a strong final season of high-school ball in Texas, and he's got the potential to develop into a solid defensive center fielder with speed, a good hit tool and 12-15 homer power if everything falls into place for him.
Here's Blue Jays 12th rounder Blaine Bullard taking a round of BP from both sides of the plate with a wood bat. All things considered he could very well end up being the highest ceiling play of their draft class.
The only other Blue Jays pick that has signed is Fourth-round pick Micah Bucknam, who signed a $678,300 deal, just under the $680,000 slot value for the No. 143 overall pick.
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