2025 MLB Draft: Pierce Coppola contract details revealed for Chicago Cubs seventh-round pick

A week after getting drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft, former Florida left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola has signed his pro contract, according to a report by Carlos Collazo of Baseball America. He’ll receive $278,500, a deal exactly in line with slot value for his pick.

Slot value for the pick Coppola was taken at — No. 211 overall — was $278,500. So the Cubs thought he was worth paying for.

Among Florida players in the draft, Pierce Coppola was the third selection for the Gators. He trailed shortstop Colby Shelton, who went with pick No. 166 in the sixth round to the Chicago White Sox, and pitcher Jake Clemente, who went with pick No. 198 in the seventh round to the Miami Marlins.

Coppola had a strong redshirt junior season at Florida. He made seven weekend starts, with three coming in SEC play and another coming in the NCAA Tournament.

The 6-foot-8 pitcher produced a career-best 2,.53 ERA, including a .158 batting average against. He went 3-1 in his seven starts and didn’t suffer a loss until his final outing of the season.

Pierce Coppola struck out 43 batters and allowed just nine walks in 21.1 innings pitched. He finished with a 18.1 strikeout per nine innings rate, as well as as 3.8 walks per nine innings rate. His 4.8 strikeout-to-walk ratio was a career best along with the previous two stats.

Jake Clemente inks his contract

Pierce Coppola isn’t the only former Florida player to have inked his pro contract at this point. Former Florida right-handed pitcher Jake Clemente has signed his pro contract too. He’ll receive $500,000, a deal well over slot value, according to a report by MLB.com’s Jim Callis.

Slot value for the pick Clemente was taken at — No. 198 overall — was $309,400. Suffice it to say the Marlins wanted to ensure they landed the flame-throwing righty.

Jake Clemente is coming off a strong redshirt sophomore campaign. He made 21 appearances, including five weekend starts. He eventually shifted out of the weekend rotation, but he was still a vital piece for the Gators.

He produced a career-best 3.46 ERA while working 54.2 innings pitched. He struck out 77 batters while walking just 25. Meanwhile, Jake Clemente set career-bests with 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings, 4.1 walks per nine innings and a 3.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

After moving from the starting rotation at the beginning of the season, Clemente eventually locked down the closer role for Florida in 2025. He notched seven saves, with all seven of them coming within the final 27 games of the season.