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The following are the top 20 bonuses ever given to international amateur
free agents, according to Baseball America's research. The list excludes
Cuban defectors who have competed at their country's highest level, such
as Aroldis Chapman.
Player Year Pos Org Age Country Bonus
1. Michael Ynoa 2008 RHP Athletics 16 Dominican $4.25 million
2. Miguel Sano 2009 SS Twins 16 Dominican $3.15 million
3. Gary Sanchez 2009 C Yankees 16 Dominican $3 million
4. Adonys Cardona 2010 RHP Blue Jays 16 Venezuela $2.8 million
5. Luis Heredia 2010 RHP Pirates 16 Mexico $2.6 million
5. Ariel Ovando 2010 OF Astros 16 Dominican $2.6 million
7. Rafael Rodriguez 2008 OF Giants 16 Dominican $2.55 million
8. Yorman Rodriguez 2008 OF Reds 16 Venezuela $2.5 million
9. Wily Mo Pena 1999 OF Yankees 17 Dominican $2.44 million
10. Joel Guzman 2001 SS Dodgers 16 Dominican $2.255 million
11. Byung-Hyun Kim 1999 RHP D'backs 20 South Korea $2.25 million
12. Phillips Castillo 2010 OF Mariners 16 Dominican $2.2 million
12. Renato Nunez 2010 3B Athletics 16 Venezuela $2.2 million
12. Chin-Hui Tsao 1999 RHP Rockies 18 Taiwan $2.2 million
15. Angel Villalona 2006 3B Giants 16 Dominican $2.1 million
16. Juan Duran 2008 OF Reds 16 Dominican $2 million
16. Guillermo Pimentel 2009 OF Mariners 16 Dominican $2 million
16. Adys Portillo 2008 RHP Padres 16 Venezuela $2 million
19. Jose Vinicio 2009 SS Red Sox 16 Dominican $1.95 million
20. Miguel Cabrera 1999 SS Marlins 16 Venezuela $1.9 million