Aiva Arquette has signed a professional contract with the Marlins after being selected as the seventh overall pick in the MLB Draft. He will receive a bonus of $7,149,900, which aligns with the set slot price. Arquette, viewed as a consensus top prospect, raised concerns regarding his potential position transition from shortstop due to his size. The Marlins drafted only college players in this draft, which may expedite their contribution to the major league team.
Aiva Arquette, the seventh overall pick, signed a pro contract with the Marlins for a bonus of $7,149,900, matching the slot price for his draft position.
Despite being a consensus top-10 prospect, evaluators express concerns regarding Aiva Arquette's future position and competition quality during his college career.
Arquette's size leads some scouts to believe he'll need to transition from shortstop to third base, although he is considered a solid fielder and has a strong arm.
The Marlins' strategy of selecting only college players in the draft may accelerate the arrival of talent from the 2025 draft class to the major leagues.
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