Amid growing speculation that Dylan Crews might not be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft, the LSU superstar is reportedly seeking a record-breaking signing bonus from whichever team selects him.
ESPN's Kiley McDaniel noted in his latest mock that Crews wants more than the $9.721 million slot value for the first pick. Multiple teams selecting toward the top of the draft are reportedly saying he's seeking $10 million.
Since MLB adopted a cap on draft signing bonuses in 2012, the largest deal given out to a player was Spencer Torkelson's $8.