It wasn't a matter of if West Allegheny outfielder Austin Hendrick was going to be drafted in the first round, it was where he would go.
As it would turn out, the 18-year-old outfielder would be heading to the National League central, but not to the Pirates. Instead, the Reds took him with the 12th overall pick in the MLB amateur draft on June 10. And on Friday, he made it official by signing with them.
According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, Hendrick signed for $4 million, slightly less than the $4,366,400 slot bonus value his pick is worth.
1st-rder Austin Hendrick signs with @Reds for $4 million (slot 12 value = $4,366,400). Pennsylvania HS OF, best prep power hitter in @MLBDraft, strong arm, fits RF profile with chancce for CF. Mississippi State recruit.
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 26, 2020
