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Former Arizona State baseball star Spencer Torkelson signed Tuesday with the Detroit Tigers for a reported major league bonus record $8.4 million.

Torkelson was the No. 1 overall pick in the major league draft on June 10.

Torkelson now is on the Tigers’ 60-man roster for summer camp, leading into a 60-game major league season beginning with a 30-man roster. He was a first baseman during his three-year ASU career but was drafted as a third baseman.

The Tigers also signed ASU third baseman Gage Workman, their fourth-round draft pick, for a $1 million bonus, well above slot ($571,000).

ASU outfielder Trevor Hauver (third round, New York Yankees) and pitcher R.J. Dabovich (fourth round, San Francisco) have yet to sign. Shortstop Alika Williams (first round, Tampa Bay) signed for $1.85 million, slightly below slot ($1.9 million).

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