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Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby”

ByThis Day in Baseball June 24, 1964May 6, 2019

On June 24, 1964, collegiate star Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby” in major league history when he signs a contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Reichardt, whose bonus totals $200,000, will make his major league debut later in the season, batting .162 in 37 at-bats.

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University of Wisconsin star slugger Rick Reichardt signs with the Angels. He receives the biggest bonus to that point, an estimated $200,000. The signing is one reason that the amateur draft is put into place to try to level the playing field and hold the line on bonuses.

ByBaseball June 24, 1964June 25, 2019

University of Wisconsin star slugger Rick Reichardt signs with the Angels. He receives the biggest bonus to that point, an estimated $200,000. The signing is one reason that the amateur draft is put into place to try to level the playing field and hold the line on bonuses.

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Day: June 24, 1964

Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby”

University of Wisconsin star slugger Rick Reichardt signs with the Angels. He receives the biggest bonus to that point, an estimated $200,000. The signing is one reason that the amateur draft is put into place to try to level the playing field and hold the line on bonuses.

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