US EditionOrioles Sign 21-Year-Old C Samuel Basallo to $67M, 8-Year Deal, Person Familiar with Agreement Says
Samuel Basallo, 21, signed an eight-year, $67 million deal with incentives up to $88.5 million, the largest pre-arbitration contract ever for a catcher, after a strong minor league showing.
- Sources told ESPN that the Baltimore Orioles and catcher Samuel Basallo are finalizing an eight-year, $67 million extension starting next season, potentially reaching $88.5 million with incentives.
- After a rapid ascent through the minors, Basallo was signed out of the Dominican Republic in January 2021 for a $1.3 million bonus after the New York Yankees lost pool money due to Gerrit Cole's signing.
- Since debuting last Sunday, Samuel Basallo is 4-for-14 with five RBIs, including a go-ahead RBI on Tuesday, showing a quick offensive start.
- By locking Basallo into a long-term pact, the Orioles mark the first extension GM Mike Elias has given a homegrown player since 2018, recognizing Basallo as the Dominican Academy's first major leaguer and a top hitting prospect.
- With Adley Rutschman on the injured list, Basallo is expected to be the Orioles' regular catcher while scouts project him as a 30-homer threat who may add lineup flexibility at first base or designated hitter roles.
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Orioles sign star prospect Basallo to 8-year deal after just four MLB games
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles were finally able to reach a long-term deal with one of their top prospects Friday, agreeing to a $67 million, eight-year contract with rookie catcher Samuel Basallo, according to a person familiar with the agreement.
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Orioles sign 21-year-old C Samuel Basallo to $67M, 8-year deal, person familiar with agreement says
A person familiar with the agreement says the Baltimore Orioles have reached a long-term deal with rookie catcher Samuel Basallo. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the eight-year, $67 million contract has not been announced. The agreement starts…
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