Who Will Be MLB's First Billion-Dollar Player? A Look at the Candidates 

Will we ever see a billion-dollar baseball contract? Juan Soto's near $800 million deal seems astronomical now, but the article makes a compelling case that a billion-dollar payday is inevitable. It's fascinating to consider who might be the first to reach this milestone. The article highlights some intriguing possibilities, from established young stars like Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz to up-and-comers like Jackson Holliday and Arjun Nimmala. Could a pitcher ever command such a sum, or does the inherent injury risk limit their earning potential? What about the international market? Could a player from Japan, the Dominican Republic, or elsewhere become baseball's first billion-dollar athlete? The article mentions Leodalis De Vries and Ethan Holliday as potential dark horses – are there any other under-the-radar prospects you think could be in the running? Beyond individual talent, what other factors might contribute to a player reaching this historic figure? Global marketability? A perfect storm of competing big-market teams? Share your thoughts and predictions – who do YOU think will break the billion-dollar barrier, and when?