Arkansas third baseman Cayden Wallace throws during an NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas third baseman Cayden Wallace, from Greenbrier, has signed with the Kansas City Royals for a bonus of $1.7 million, Jim Callis of MLB.com reported on Friday.
Wallace, a second-round pick at No. 49 overall, signed for more than the slotted value of $1,584,000, according to Callis.
Monday is the deadline for college players with eligibility left to sign professionally.
Wallace was eligible to be drafted as a sophomore this year under Major League rules because he turns 21 on Aug.