2022 1st Round Pick (#1): Jackson Holliday, - SS - Stillwater HS (OK)

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, sylvester said:

He won't be spending any of the #1 pick money  on razors.  

Buck would love him.

[seak05]

7 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

I agree.  What is Callis talking about? lol

Technically nearly all #1 picks are underslot, but Holiday isn’t an underslot deal, he was going in the next pick or two regardless, and he’ll get most of the slot 

[Sports Guy]

Btw..shout out to @Brooks The Greaton breaking this one.

[ArtVanDelay]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Also, 70 grade hair.

His dad had 20 grade hair. 

[DrinkinWithFermi]

I wanted Hollliday or Jones and would have been okay with Johnson, so I am happy. Also glad we didn't get too cute and just went with an obvious top tier guy, I was a little worried that Elias might overthink it.

[Remember The Alomar]

11 minutes ago, SpOkane said:

Jackson. Kinda goes with Colton and Heston. I think the secret is the first name.

The poster who went off the rails about Hayden Penn's name is fist pumping the air in joy right now. And, hell, I am too. 

[Ohfan67]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Boras isn't a warlock.

The kid looks like he wants to play, he'll sign for something a bit under slot.

He will definitely sign. But unlikely to save much money with the pick. 

[Tony-OH]

4 minutes ago, Babkins said:

You think he might not sign?

No, he will absolutely sign. Just wondering how much below slot.

[lovetoaster]

3 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

He will get less than 8.8M.  I bet somewhere in the 7.8-8.5 range.

I think that’s fair. I think we probably save a few hundred thousand buckaroos. Maybe 300-500K or so. 

[Three Run Homer]

I am happy with this pick; I would have also been happy with Jones.  I think they are both athletic, well-rounded, high-ceiling players  Jones is more likely to stick at his current position and play elite defense but I think Holliday has a better idea of the strike zone and will move quickly through the system.      They may wind up saving a bit of money on this pick but I don't need to see that to be happy with the pick.  

[Sports Guy]

Just now, lovetoaster said:

I think that’s fair. I think we probably save a few hundred thousand buckaroos. Maybe 300-500K or so. 

Right…maybe a little more but they will save some money.  No way he’s getting slot.

[coe76]

Remember, regarding the draft budget and signing slots allow a team to exceed their overall slot budget by, I think 5%.  The O’s have about $800K to,play with before losing future picks.  Even if Holiday demands his full slot amount, the O’s have some flexibility.

[Babkins]

1 minute ago, Tony-OH said:

No, he will absolutely sign. Just wondering how much below slot.

Roger that.

[ChosenOne21]

4 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Also, 70 grade hair.

Much better than his dad's 20 grade

[sevastras]

2 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

No, he will absolutely sign. Just wondering how much below slot.

My guess would be $7.650mm