SI.com · Jul 18, 2022
MLB Draft Produces Another Surprise for Bettors
Surprises tend to happen on draft day, just not usually with the first overall pick. That was the case Monday night at the MLB draft, as most observers were shocked to hear Jackson Holliday’s name called as the Orioles’ first overall selection.
The high school shortstop entered with +600 odds to be selected first by the Orioles. His odds then dropped to +500 about an hour before Baltimore was officially on the clock. The heavy favorite to go first overall was second baseman Temarr Johnson, who’s odds shifted from +600 to -350. Johnson was followed by Brooks Lee, who went from -400 to +250 odds.