Imagine being 17-years-old and being handed a check for $6.1 million before you graduate high school. That’s what happened when the Phillies drafted outfielder Mickey Moniak with the first-overall pick last summer to be part of their future outfield.
Many athletes go big when they get their first big contract buying cars, a house, clothes, or other toys that leave their friends jealous.
Moniak, on the other hand, went a bit smaller and more predictable with his first “major purchase” after being drafted.
While playing the rapid fire question game “Quick Six” on Comcast SportsNet’s Philly Sports Talk Moniak was asked by Michael Barkan what his first major purchase was.