Episode 50: Jacob Turner former top 10 MLB pick the untold big league money story

About this episode

Jacob Turner shares the untold financial realities of being a top 10 MLB prospect.

imagine being 18 years old, laying on your bed in your parents house, staring at the ceiling knowing you're about to sign a $7M contract.that's exactly where Jacob Turner was.in this episode, Jacob pulls back the curtain on the real financial journey of being a top 10 MLB prospect turned pro. this isn't about the highlight reel. this is the stuff nobody talks about. the minor league bunkers, the locker room pressure, the shiny objects, and what actually happens to your money when the cameras aren't on.if you think making the bigs means you're set for life, this episode will change how you think about that.follow Jacob Turner on X → @TheJacobTurnerif you got value from this episode like and subscribe it helps more than you know!

People in this episode

Host: WallStreet Papi

Guest: Jacob Turner

Topics covered

• MLB
• financial journey
• sports contracts
• minor leagues
• money management

Keywords

• MLB prospect
• financial story
• contract signing
• minor league
• money management

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