So the main character had a 109 MPH fast ball and could switch hit 600 ft homeruns, yet his salary was meager 55 million over 4 years??? A guy who could do that would probably be the first billion dollar player today.
shareI agree, it sounds quite low today. Even it was only a few mil higher than Bret Saberhagen... But I guess he was untested beforehand so it was a bit of a gamble
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Yes, an international free agent who never played in anything other than some Mexican leagues. Remember, "prospects are suspects".
Its true that Prospects are suspects, but the eyes don't lie.
I guarantee that if I waltz into Cowboys training camp tomorrow, took a few snaps a RB where I ran a 3.9 40, scored on every carry, and trucked through every defender a few times, Jerry would be making me the highest paid ball carrier ever toot sweet!
I don't disagree, but baseball is by far the most difficult to project tools to on-field performance. Most first round football (staying with American sports for this discussion) and basketball picks go directly to the pro teams and compete at a very high level almost immediately. Few first round picks in the NFL or NBA are disappointments. Many first round MLB picks never get out of the minor leagues.