Pallette signs with White Sox for over slot value

( James D. Smith/Special to the Democrat-Gazette )Arkansas pitcher Peyton Pallette throws during a game against Texas on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. FAYETTEVILLE — Former Arkansas pitcher Peyton Pallette has signed a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox, MLB.com reported Thursday.

Pallette will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus from the team, MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis reported. That is more than the $1.16 million slot value for Pallette, who was drafted 62nd overall in the second round of the MLB Draft last week.

Pallette, a Benton native, is recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent early this year. Prior to the surgery he was…