The Angels are historically prudent with the money they have in their draft bonus pool...almost to a fault. With the highest selection the organization had in three decades, they selected UC Santa Barbara's Tyler Bremner no. 2 overall because he will sign below-slot value. Some would argue that using that high of a draft pick on an under-slot pick is non-sensical and the Angels should have just picked the best pitcher in the draft. Well, the Angels' below-slot value selection in the first round allows the Angels to spread their $16,656,400 of bonus pool money around evenly throughout the later rounds.
Angels' 2025 draft selection finalizes compensation for lost 2024 pick
