2025 MLB Draft: Easton Carmichael's contract details revealed for Pirates' third-round pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Oklahoma’s Easton Carmichael at No. 82 overall in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Now, the details are out on what his contract looks like as he goes to the majors.
Jim Callis at MLBPipeline.com reported what Carmichael’s deal looks like with the Pirates. He’ll be headed to Pittsburgh on a deal worth just under a million dollars at $977,000.
“3rd-rder Easton Carmichael signs w/ @Pirates for $977,000 (slot 82 value minus $2,500 contingency bonus). @OU_Baseball C, potential for average tools across the board. @MLBDraft,” Callis tweeted on Friday.
Carmichael spent three seasons, with 172 games appeared in, playing catcher at OU. Offensively, he batted .336, with a slugging percentage of .558 and an on-base percentage of .387, while hitting 30 home runs. Then, defensively, he posted a fielding percentage of .990. This career ended with Carmichael having a career-best season that earned him a spot on the All-SEC Second Team and All-American honors by Perfect Game and the College Baseball Foundation.
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What MLB Draft analysts are saying about Oklahoma catcher Easton Carmichael
MLB.com provided a scouting report on Carmichael ahead of the draft, grading him out as a 45 overall prospect on the 80-grade scale. Nothing in particular stands out, with four of his five attributes coming in as a 50. The power is where MLB.com sees Carmichael’s lowest upside, grading it at 45.
“Carmichael doesn’t stand out in any particular area but has the potential for average tools across the board,” the scouting report said. “A right-handed hitter, he has a disciplined approach and makes consistent contact while focusing on using the middle of the field. His pull power could translate into 15-20 homers per season if he learns to drive the ball in the air more regularly.”
On a positive note, there does not appear to be any concern about his long-term position. Catcher is where Carmichael will stay after working well with Oklahoma’s pitching staff. If anything, MLB.com did hesitate about his ability in the run game despite showing off a better arm from behind the plate.