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2025 MLB Draft: Willits and Holliday Score Big Deals

7/30/2025

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The 2025 MLB Draft signing deadline has come and gone, showcasing impressive bonuses for standout players. Eli Willits, the top pick, inked a lucrative $8.2 million deal, while Ethan Holliday, selected fourth, shattered high school records with a $9 million signing bonus. However, this year fell short of breaking any overall signing bonus records.

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Story summary

The 2025 MLB Draft signing deadline has come and gone, showcasing impressive bonuses for standout players. Eli Willits, the top pick, inked a lucrative $8.2 million deal, while Ethan Holliday, selected fourth, shattered high school records with a $9 million signing bonus. However, this year fell short of breaking any overall signing bonus records.