Rockies Sign Ethan Holliday to Record Bonus

The Colorado Rockies have signed high school shortstop Ethan Holliday, the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft and son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday, to a record $9 million signing bonus—the largest ever for a high school draftee. This bonus surpasses previous high school records set by Eli Willits ($8.2 million) and Jackson Holliday ($8.19 million). The $9 million bonus is tied for the fourth largest in draft history, behind only Chase Burns, Charlie Condon, and Paul Skenes. Holliday is regarded as the top prospect by MLB Pipeline and Yahoo Sports, praised for his advanced skills and power. He is expected to begin his career soon in the Arizona Complex League. The signing highlights the Rockies' intent to build around elite young talent as part of their rebuilding strategy.