The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday the signing of Eddie Rynders, a shortstop from Wisconsin Lutheran High School who was a fourth-round draft pick.
Rynders, who was scouted by Anthony Wycklendt, was rated the No. 229 prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder, who batted .411 as a junior and was an all-state selection as a senior, is projected to move to third base. He has been assigned to the Florida Complex League.
Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reported that Rynders signed for a full-slot bonus of $649,700.
4th-rder Eddie Rynders signs w/@Pirates for $649,700 (full slot 112 value). Wisconsin prep SS/3B, power potential, improved quickness & athleticism, fits hot-corner profile. @KentStBaseball recruit. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/o88yrFqmyK
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 24, 2024
The Pirates have now signed seven of their top 11 draft picks and all but one of their second-day selections. They previously signed left-handed pitchers Josh Hartle (third round) and Connor Wietgrefe (seventh), right-handers Matt Ager (sixth) and Gavin Adams (eighth), shortstop Duce Gourson (ninth) and catcher Derek Berg (10th).
