Tigers sign No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize

DETROIT -- Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, is officially a Tiger.

Mize was introduced to the media Monday afternoon at Comerica Park before the Detroit Tigers' game against the Oakland Athletics.

"It's such an honor to join a great organization like the Tigers," said Mize, who played catch on the field before the press conference.

Mize agreed to a $7.5 million signing bonus, according to MLB.com. That's about $500,000 below slot value but is tied for the second-highest overall signing bonus in draft history.

Scott Pleis, the Tigers' director of amateur scouting, said the negotiation process was smooth. He also said the Tigers were wrapping up the final details on a…