Brady Singer recently joined the Kansas City Royals and received a $4.25 million signing bonus. He wrote his parents a holiday letter and told them he would be paying off all their debts.

DAVID GREENE, HOST:

Good morning. I’m David Greene. After pitcher Brady Singer signed with the Kansas City Royals, he wrote his parents a letter this holiday. He posted video of them reading it.

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JACQUELYN SINGER: I love you, Mom and Dad.

GREENE: The Kansas City Star reports Singer used his $4 million signing bonus to thank mom and dad for their support and all the travel to games.

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SINGER: I am paying off the loan from the bank. Also, I paid off all your debt, as well. What?

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