What Happens After Getting Drafted in the 1st Round?

[@natehendricks6005]

“They weren’t cheering when I hit 200”😂😂

[@JamieP24]

When I was 10 I threw out the first pitch at Fenway. They were doing a baseball equipment donation at each gate and I donated a glove, a guy at the box pulled me and my mom aside and told me i was going to throw the first pitch. I assume they did it to your ball but it was engraved with my name, the date, and "ceremonial first pitch"". I did throw off the rubber but didnt make it to home plate but got it in there in one bounce. One thing I remember is I threw it to the bullpen catcher they never gave me a choice to throw it to anyone and being 10 and having 30,000+ people cheer was a surreal experience

[@mikes7446]

They mentioned you during MLB’s game of the week yesterday.

[@Pwnzistor]

He was on the live commentator panel in chat.

[@brandonlesco8738]

"I value my college education." What a legend!

[@Anthonygarcia-dr7oi]

So go to college to come out in debt no thanks unless your a doctor,lawyer, or anything in the medical field it's pointless

[@sabbath5188]

That David Freese story is crazy, he's one of my favorite players ever and definitely one of my heroes for that 2011 season

[@levicoovert]

Love the vids Matt! So cool to here the insight!

[@nowellclay1283]

You should do a video on What a rookie should do with his signing bonus. or what should Francisco and Fernando do with Huge contracts.

[@danboniface914]

Love your videos Matt. As a former player through college I really appreciate all of these stories. So interesting.

[@johngarcia312]

Godbless man your the goat coach Antonelli

[@cjmonreal7302]

Matt Antonelli: MAN MYTH LEGEND

[@moonswan7587]

The man, the myth, the bonus baby.. Lol all love Matt always love your stories

[@Leroy_Jackson]

I respect the fact u took fair value just because you wanted to play ball, it’s beautiful.

[@RCfromtheNYC]

With their first pick in the 2021 MLB Draft...the Chicago White Sox select...Video Game Matt, Peabody, Massachusetts.

[@smac1130]

I found your rookie card at my local card shop the other day. Definitely added that to my pc.

[@ndrewsunday]

Blooming onion with that dipping sauce is a top tier appetizer in my book

[@JPannafino]

Best underated endorsement for outback on KZbin!

[@ru40342]

Nice video Matt. Perhaps you can do a separate video to tell more about that first day at San diego. Didn't know you get to throw the first pitch that day. Tell us more.

[@brianbucket7012]

This video could double as Matt's audition to be a third base coach.

[@TJCampbell78]

I really enjoy these videos.

[@AddisonBruce]

These story videos are the best!

[@CleezyanaJones]

Any man that’s a friend to blooming onions is a friend of mine 😂😂😂

[@ObiWanKenobi]

Blooming onions gives me the same rush as crack

[@chrislewis5069]

I like that you’re humble enough to give praise to other players who you were competing with

[@21grand15]

Great video as always man!

[@conebone669]

Great story!!!

[@The_Card_Squad]

"He's (Freese) the best player on the team. Too bad they traded him." The perils of being a Padres fan. 🤣 I still love them though. Awesome stories Matt. Love the channel.

[@derekcanmexit]

Always enjoy watching your videos - great insight! 👍

[@blankname6629]

19th round probably happened because the teams did not think you would sign for 5th round money and go to college. Happens every draft several guys slide because of this.

[@christopheroliver2465]

Dirk Hayhurst did say that you loved fast food in "Out of My League". Guess it is true! I like the Outback too. Try the "Texas Roadhouse". It's even better!

[@mikereallyhim]

I saw you on MLB Game of the Week for Creator Spotlight!

[@letstalksports4800]

That was probably what started your hand injuries.

[@jgonzales912]

Bloomin’ onion, over slought valia...whata pissa! Gawd love ya! Check out giraffe neck mahk’s video on the worst picks of the 2020 first round. I love that video and watch it 3 times a day.

[@jacksonbeschta5006]

You should do an mlb the show franchise

[@frankcicchetti8109]

These are awesome

[@andrewboettcher554]

you roomed with THE world series mvp

[@one-eye1721]

Speaking of first round picks, BULL DURHAM was the first time I ever heard the term 'bonus baby'.

[@torontostew]

Woody Williams was so fun to a watch

[@CF73737]

I was wondering for so long what happens to a player when they get drafted

[@Peter-ok9bj]

Who drafted you out of high school.

[@scsmith4604]

It is likely real steak at Outback. Hahaha.

[@hdrosa26]

i need to know so i'm ready for it when it happens 😏

[@sammcbride2149]

It's done pretty much the same way these days, at least with the Mariners.

[@darrylcalhoun6315]

I forgot piazza played for the Padres 😂

[@jamesonlong9768]

hey man how hard should a 14 year old be able to hit a baseball?

[@michaelvoyer3844]

Should’ve celebrated at the Kawloon

[@BoyleFrancis]

Hi Matt!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Hello! 👋

[@SayerofThings]

I know what happens when you don’t get drafted

[@timeland8343]

God damnit I need a bloomin onion now

[@one-eye1721]

You know, nobody in Australia has ever heard of a bloomin' onion. It's 100% an American creation.

[@kingdingaling2469]

You go to The HOF. End of story.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I wish!

[@kingdingaling2469]

@@AntonelliBaseball 😏 😉

[@tomdavis6371]

Didn't cheer for you while hitting .200? What's wrong with people? LOL Give them a bat and tell them to have at it!

[@TheArtOfDean]

I was a bit confused about what you received after you were drafted the second time. Was it $30,000 or was it much higher?

[@21grand15]

The Padres offered him 30k under what that draft spot was projected. it was still around $1,500,000

[@TheArtOfDean]

@@21grand15 Wow, thanks...

[@pdxshredder6883]

@@21grand15 So about $750k after taxes and agent fee

[@Mr.Moneybags40]

he’s funny

[@one-eye1721]

If you play for an NCAA college are you only allowed to hire an agent after you're drafted? I know they have very strict rules about that kind of thing.

[@joshwinter693]

I have a question. Let's say you are in your Sr. year of University. You get drafted in whatever round - let's say the 1st round. What happens if negotiations break down and you can't come to an agreement? If you don't sign, you don't play, but do you wait a year and enter the draft again? Is that how it works?

[@scottgh8285]

...big money happens. Hey Matt, when are you gonna start earning that money?

[@allenbateman3518]

dang.... watched alot of your videos... you forget alot of stuff..