The Detroit Tigers have signed second baseman Jace Jung, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Jung, a 21-year-old, a left-handed hitter from Texas Tech, signed for a $4,590,300 bonus, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis. The signing bonus equals the full slot value for the 12th pick.
He is represented by agent Scott Boras.
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Now that Jung has signed, he will begin his professional career at the team’s spring training complex in Lakeland, Florida.
The Tigers already agreed to terms with second-round selection Peyton Graham, a shortstop from Oklahoma, for a $1.8 million bonus, according to Baseball America’s Carlos Collazo. His signing bonus is above the $1,510,600 slot value for the No. 51 pick.
As of Monday, twelve of the team’s 19 draft picks have signed.
The 12 players: Jung, Graham, right-hander Troy Melton (fourth round), third baseman Luke Gold (fifth round), shortstop Danny Serretti (sixth round), outfielder Seth Stephenson (seventh round), left-hander Jake Miller (eighth round), first baseman Andrew Jenkins (ninth round), right-hander Trevin Michael (10th round), left-hander Joseph Miller (11th round), right-hander Patrick Pridgen (15th round) and right-hander Quinn Gudaitis (16th round).
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