No. 1 pick Mickey Moniak’s friend has to pay off embarrassing bet
Being selected in the MLB draft is the realization of a lifelong dream. When you’re taken first overall, like California prep outfielder Mickey Moniak was on Thursday by the Philadelphia Phillies, it’s the cause for great celebration. Especially when it comes at a cost for a childhood friend.
Moniak revealed on MLB Network that he had made a bet with his friend, Ethan Abrams, involving the draft. If Moniak went in the top 10, Abrams would have to get an embarrassing tattoo.
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How embarrassing? Abrams needs to get Moniak’s name tattooed on his rear end, and the No. 1 pick is holding him to it.
Moniak might not get out of this completely unscathed, though. Abrams is a freshman pitcher at Columbia University and could be a pro prospect himself down the line. If Abrams goes in the first 20 rounds of the draft, Moniak has to return the favor and get Abrams’ name tattooed on his posterior.
Ah, the nescience of youth. Taking bold risks, like betting away space on your butt cheek, without properly assessing the consequences. You really would think a kid smart enough to attend an Ivy League school wouldn’t have found himself in this sort of situation.
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Israel Fehr is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter. Follow @israelfehr
