According to Jim Callis, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a deal with UCLA shortstop Kevin Kramer, signing him to a $850,000 bonus. That’s a significant number, because it represents a savings of $144,500 compared to his slot value, which could then be put towards signing some over-slot picks in the later rounds. The Pirates had already saved up some money prior to this signing, so they seem to be in a good spot to add some better players after the tenth round.
Big months for @Pirates 2nd-rder Kevin Kramer: graduates from UCLA, inks for $850k (pick 62 value = $994,800). Sweet-swinging INF. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 16, 2015