The Reds signed Steele Hall, a first-round pick, with a bonus of $5.75MM, which is slightly less than the $6.51MM slot value for the ninth selection. Hall, a 5'11" right-handed hitter, is recognized for his elite speed and is expected to be a shortstop. Pre-draft rankings show mixed opinions on his potential, with some seeing him as a mid-first round talent while others have concerns about his hitting ability against breaking pitches. Saving money on Hall’s signing could allow the Reds to offer overslot bonuses to other high school players they drafted.
Steele Hall, a 17-year-old infielder, has signed with the Reds for a $5.75MM bonus, slightly under the expected slot value for the ninth overall pick.
Hall is viewed as a mid-first round talent, recognized for his elite speed and potential to play shortstop, although opinions on his skill set vary.
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