White Sox Secure Deals with 20 Draft Picks, Including Top Prospect Hagen Smith

The Chicago White Sox finalize agreements with their top draft selections, offering record-breaking bonuses to key players.

Hagen Smith, the No. 5 overall pick, receives an $8 million bonus, the highest ever for a left-handed pitcher.
Smith's standout season at Arkansas included a 2.04 ERA and 161 strikeouts over 16 starts.
Second-round pick Caleb Bonemer signs for $3 million, foregoing his commitment to the University of Virginia.
The team signs 20 of their 21 draft picks, with only 20th-round pick Myles Bailey opting for college.
Smith's signing marks the completion of deals with all top five draftees in the 2024 class.