The Best 'Prove-It' Deals in Baseball History

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Timestamps: Start: 0:00 End: 14:26

[@StinkyPeterson]

Thank you so much for this 🙌

[@jackolanternJOL]

this is just confusing me more

[@CCDaDon15]

Jolly I LOVE the amount of humor you added to this video. I don’t recall many videos of yours where the edit was this heavy on the levity and I think it’s something you could experiment more with. It’s oozing with personality. Love it.

[@JollyOlive]

Thank you! I had a conscious effort here to try and get some laughs in so I really appreciate this.

[@nicholassmith8806]

​@@JollyOlivethe segways were great too! Overall an awesome video.

[@kristopherwilson506]

@@nicholassmith8806segues* not segways

[@ethanniedorowski116]

​@@JollyOlive​@JollyOlive I feel you bring just enough sassy with the right kinda information 😉. Not bad for a Mets fan. Speaking of the Mets big sexy would have been a good one 👍 😉

[@llamasalpacas1]

I like the humor, but I disagree that this video had the best showing of them. I like the quick little jokes or clips thrown in, but the couple of longer gags at the beginning felt odd to me. They felt too long, which made them seem forced. They would have been better if they only lasted half the amount of time.

[@VACATETHE48]

I always love seeing Scott Kazmir in these videos. Let us never forget that Scott Kazmir vs. Albert Pujols is a pitcher/batter matchup that happened... in 2021.

[@nicksmith161]

With all of the Power Pros references, seeing a Jolly Olive Success Mode playthrough would be ELECTRIC

[@Barryzuckercorn69]

Makes me want to buy a wii and get power pros. Fucking loved that game

[@macwages3924]

2020 Marcell Ozuna was a great prove it deal. Almost won the triple crown and parlayed his performance into a 4 year deal.

[@keithrg]

Oh yeah I know that guy he’s Marcell Ozuna from the Braves

[@davisgorman3470]

Same with 2019 Josh Donaldson

[@JerryGerry513]

He beat his wife...

[@jmorrison230582]

Juan Gonzalez with Cleveland, 2001. Signed a one-year deal after turning down a mega-offer from Detroit. All-star in Cleveland, 5th in MVP, then went back to Texas.

[@SmoothCriminal12]

Idk what Juan was thinking turning down $140 million. I get Comerica Park is a graveyard but I'd just take the 17.5 million per year and hope Detroit eventually dumps your salary onto a better situation.

[@jmorrison230582]

Kevin Millwood with Cleveland, 2004. One year deal, won the AL ERA title, then signed a 5-year deal with Texas.

[@BrasilianFury]

The humor, the knowledge, the Power Pros tracks on the background...this channel has been a joy to discover over the past month, fantastic stuff!

[@SamtheBravesFan]

Josh Donaldson was a good "prove-it" deal with the Braves even if he didn't end up doing well afterwards.

[@zachcoggins9018]

Worked well for him, got 92 mil

[@mistershabba]

He was playing well in Minnesota, but I think father time caught up with him.

[@v2micca]

Yeah, this was the first example that came to my mind as well.

[@evandouglas5414]

Love the content Jolly! Great vid as always. As a Canadian I always love remembering what Marcus Simein and Robbie Ray did in 2021

[@canadasown02]

9:18 bro… why did I have to relive that 😭

[@bmposton98]

My very first MLB game was Frank Thomas’s final career grand slam with the Blue Jays. Despite the fact that this is one of the more memorable highlights I’ve seen in person, I still have a hard time thinking about Frank in a Blue Jays jersey. 😂

[@tripped-out96]

I dont think anything gets me hype for baseball in the offseason like a Jolly Olive video. Great stuff

[@gjoedmup]

Anytime I see an old Mariners commercial in these videos it puts a smile to my face :)

[@nlindenstruth]

I love the MLB Power Pros music.

[@dominicaliotti7393]

I was about to comment this👀👀

[@richl4769]

Juan Gone with Cleveland was the ultimate one year deal for both the team and player

[@Sohowyoubeen]

Jolly! Been watching you play! Youre a great leader and good sport! Keep at it!! Happy for you

[@JFREDYY]

Brought back years of pain with that big papi HR😢

[@Snazzeo]

One of your best scripts ever man this rocks! I’d love to see a vid similar to the 2022 video of bargain deals when FA is over and we’re into spring training, I loved that video

[@nacoran]

It was farther back, but Andre Dawson and the collusion scandal where he took $700k to play for the Cubs and then went on to hit 49 HR and 137 RBIs, was one of the big ones back in the day.

[@mariogarza3548]

Just subscribed but been watching your videos for a while now one of my favorite baseball channels

[@kajr8580]

Loved the video idea as well as the execution. Part 2 definitely needs to happen!

[@richshen6898]

I’m totally fine with the Segway. It just shows how much thought you put into the vid. Keep up the good work man

[@SteamboatMack]

Jolly your videos make life better. Cheers

[@paytonmattingly9079]

Love the power pros music in the background! Big nostalgia vibes

[@paulseverance9959]

Reached 100k!!! Congrats Jolly

[@thebigdant6210]

Cleveland always seems to land fantastic pitching

[@Mundo.562]

We NEED a part 2, Jolly.

[@chrisuncleahmad789]

No mention of Juan Gonzalez 2001? 1 year deal, 35 HR, 140 RBI

[@rjsimmons732]

MLB power pros 2008 soundtrack was my childhood man.

[@IMCHARBARBAR]

Congratulations on soon to be 100K subs. Been here since 15 ish K. You deserve it

[@nicklee6431]

This is some of the best baseball content out there

[@markwalton5978]

I really can’t believe this channel doesn’t have 100k subs yet. That criminal.

[@Quizzy38]

Mariners have some of the best player based commercials I've seen.

[@TheRealitySpin]

Jolly listen I love you and I love these videos. WHEN are we getting the MLB Power Pros retrospective? You keep using these songs I know you love the game LOL I gotta have it! Appreciate the content and keep up the hustle!!

[@PoweroftheP00f]

I was going to say, all I could think of when seeing Joaquin Benoit's face was that shot of his hands on his hips, looking like he stubbed his toe in the 2013 ALCS. 🤣

[@menta1case182]

Awesome idea for a video. I would def watch another one.

[@surfer_guy942]

1987 Andre Dawson 49 homeruns, 137 RBIs and MVP with the Cubs.

[@bigmillion08]

Does Josh Donaldson count? His career was basically over until he signed a one year contract with the Braves and looked like an MVP again. He used that season to get a big contract with the Twins. He sucked for them and the Yankees but he still got paid.

[@Mundo.562]

I think Andrew Heaney’s 1-year deal with the Dodgers would be a good one for a potential part 2!

[@stephenthompson3348]

Beltre in HOF now gives me a big smile I think about 2010 year in a Red Sox uniform a lot and just see th green monster being peppered with baseballs ⚾️ hit by him

[@joe2kool526]

We need a part 2! 👏

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

I remember that injury to Beltre. It was listed as "left testicle contusion". They specified left, like that was his throwing nut.

[@Yeldineyintun]

Boomstick refers to the Evil Dead/Army of Darkness where Bruce Campbell calls his shotgun his boomstick

[@pedrofarina4479]

You are forgetting the one-year 1.5 million deal that brought Donovan Solano to the Rangers in my OOTP franchise... He hit .307 with 800+ OPS and ungratefully asked for 5+ millions on the next free agency

[@UnFairSpellCasterJR]

love the transitions

[@FoxCowDog]

Brandon morrow in 2017 had an awesome prove it year season. Then got a good little last paycheck with the cubs. He didn’t let up a single homerun until the playoffs. Where he let up two. And one in the World Series against the cheating stros. He also pitched all 7 World Series games

[@stephenswinehart]

Uhh the cheesy segways are the best part keep doing them til the end of time!

[@RocketReeves9779]

You’re a legend for playing the MLB Power Pros 2008 sound track in the background of this video

[@robertkohl1167]

This is outside the timeframe here but Jack Morris with the 1991 Twins has to be #1 all-time by far, both from an individual and team pov

[@xPETERSON1x]

Surprised you didn’t mention another one of the more successful “Prove It” contracts with Bartolo! Gets hurt in 09 as a 36 year old in Chicago with declining numbers. Misses ‘10 Signs with the Yankees as a 38 year old on a 1 year/900k deal for some potential rotation depth back when they were signing every past-their-prime former allstars (Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones, and Freddy Garcia were on this team!) Puts up decent enough numbers for Oakland to grab him on a 2 year deal, then the Mets for 3 and quickly becomes the Big Sexy that we all know and love today ❤

[@mattclement4073]

The Power Pros music in the background (if im not mistaken) is absolutely LEGENDARY

[@youdont.needtoknow]

How come every baseball KZbin has to invoke deep ptsd from that 2014 ALCS. Torii Hunter flipping over the fence is in my nightmares.

[@corey1106]

Beltre made me furious, 265 20 homer guy in seattle, 300+ 30 bombs everywhere else... Likeable guy tho, happy hes in the HoF

[@MasterMike6293]

Part 2, part 3, part 4 just keep them coming!!!

[@SportsANDshish]

Great video jolly

[@dickwalker2556]

Soundtrack is 🔥

[@bmac4]

Shoutout to the Braves offering Lonnie Smith a 2 way prove-it deal for him at age 33 only for him to have the best season by bWAR of anyone in the NL his first full season with the team.

[@aguywithcommonsense7503]

As a Detroit fan as soon as Benoit was first mentioned I knew exactly where this was going. I knew the clip of 9:19 was going to be shown or discussed before it was shown. Idc how good his numbers look on paper or back in hindsight, whenever Benoit took the mound every Detroit fan was on the edge of their seats...not in a good way

[@andrewtaylor1492]

Best baseball channel on KZbin

[@OneEightTwoZero]

Of course we want a part two

[@Karmy.]

I never realized Beltre only made 4 ASGs, I always assumed he had at least one before Boston and was an AS almost every year with the Rangers 9:18 unsubscribed

[@somekindofchris_]

3 seconds in and I just know this video is going to bang.

[@keithkleparski4438]

Jolly olive is always a delight

[@julio-7653]

the setups are clean homie

[@bk_goatkim679]

Yessir Nelson Cruz rays legend + Rays pitching lab at its finest 🙌👍

[@cjmills8653]

LOVE THE POWERPROS MUSIC!!!!!

[@CapnChill5]

Big Hurt! I used to play his video game on SEGA and sent him a letter and he responded with an autographed picture!

[@ILebeck]

Love the Powerpros music 🥰🥰

[@stubrutv]

Mad respect for the use of MLB Power Pros music, that sold me

[@derick-smith]

Jerry Reinsdorf is really one of the biggest skid-marks on North American pro sports

[@CCDaDon15]

It’s amazing how the Bulls had that dynasty completely in spite of him. I know he’s always been more involved in baseball ops than basketball but still crazy to think about

[@michaelgambardella2385]

Josh Donaldson's 2019 with Atlanta got snubbed

[@baseballking275]

Love the MLB power pros background music

[@AutumnReel4444]

You make baseball videos. Tacky transitions are part of the gig.

[@rrmovies1]

Another video another banger, keep up the segways they are funny!

[@booradley6832]

The only things that are too tacky around here are pitcher's hands during the late 2010s. Segway however you want.

[@madrid1010]

I think players are more motivated with these one-year deals. I hope there are more incentive based contracts.

[@thomasdimarcantonio956]

Charlie Morton signed a flyer with the Phillies, blew out his leg, signed another flyer, and is still around! I think he would be a great addition for a part 2!

[@paraminderdhanota9810]

I’m fairly new to baseball, and I know most of the rules, but can someone explain why the Benoit clip at 8:42 isn’t a balk?

[@Raw____Toast]

There’s 3 different ways you can pick off a runner on second. You can either step off and throw over, jump turn to the glove side to pick off, or do an inside move like Benoit did. On the inside move he’s bringing his leg up and over to the other side of the mound, without making an attempt to fool the runner by having his weight go to home before doing the inside move, which would make it a balk. And unlike picking off to first, he doesn’t have to throw the ball over, he just has to clear the mound and get his foot on the ground first.

[@rileyh520]

Feel like Josh Donaldson deserves an honorable mention here

[@flood7203]

We want pt2 dawg!

[@nyanasaur8069]

We need a full Joaquin Benoit video. I've always said that he's baseball's cautionary tale (an elite 2nd half of his career, but he's known for 1 total highlight in his entire career)

[@claytonclifford2323]

Shout out Nelson Cruz man!!! That guy was so good for my Mariners and it’s rare for Seattle to sign a FA that works out

[@RiverLikesMusic]

Thank you for great videos.

[@SconnerStudios]

Adrian Beltre is the king of contract year playing. I always thought he did steroids in 2004 because of that one incredible season, but after his excellent year in Boston, it was clear he was motivated by monetary incentives. By the way, Jollyolive, I bet you're happy with David Wright surviving the ballot his first year. I think at best he gets in 7th or 8th year and at worst, he gets elected via a Veteran's committee. He's pretty much a lock now, just depends if you have to wait 5 years or 50 years, but you'll get to see the day. I know he's your favorite player.

[@kenw2225]

Yea he did it twice. With authority. I immediately think 04 beltre on 1 year deals. Prove it deals are nice

[@unchangedimage1603]

The on-camera segments just sap all of the enjoyment from these videos. They’re getting harder to watch in one sitting.

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

I took that A's comment at 5:57 personally...but dammit it's true.

[@endebtedone]

the O's letting Cruz go was a classic Dan Duquette move. reference Clemens, Mo Vaughn, John Valentin..... "Nugenix" did wonders for Frank Thomas..... I always liked Scott Kazmir. he is one of those guys if he had stayed healthy and didn't lose his touch how great would he have been. seemed to always be a pain the backside for the Red Sox when he was with the Devil Rays. yes the Devil Rays.

[@Saberlion]

great vid as always but why does the first part of the vid have music that sounds like I'm watching Family Matters and the rest sound like elevator muzak?

[@Stg44guy]

My god I love the Power Pros music and references

[@rich7787]

Part two would be awesome, but so would a video on the worst prove it contracts

[@MataWorldPeace]

Call this man scooter, he got the segwaysssssss 🔥😂

[@PrimarySweeper13]

Marcus didn’t need a prove it contract. He was top 3 in MVP in 2019

[@YaboiOGOC]

He had a really bad 2020 and between 2015-18, he hit below average so it’s very possible that 2019 was an outlier. He definitely had that 2019 ceiling, but he was not a sure thing, especially moving to a position that requires more hitting

[@heendog]

transitions are great jolly that belter one actually had me dying

[@JoeK-zs9nu]

Carlos Rodon had a prove it deal with the Sox in 2021 became an Allstar and ended up signing with the giants for 2 year 44 million

[@bonn1771]

want to see part 2 for sure

[@floydfanTN]

Those Mariners ticket ads were always great. I say this as someone with no connection to the team too.

[@landonhenzley988]

Aint no way you threw in the power pros music

[@Jasonwfd]

I really dig this style of video. Part documentary, part YT poop. Keep ‘em coming!

[@gookgus]

Earned a sub with this video