Amateur Draft News

sports1 month ago•33 min saved

MLBPA Pushes for Earlier Draft Access and Pick Trading in Its First Amateur Draft Proposal

The MLB Players Association released its first Rule 4 amateur draft proposal, siding with a 20-round, soft-slot system while pushing for college-sophomore eligibility (entry at 20) and expanded college eligibility, plus restricted draft-pick trading and a June draft timing. It contrasts with MLB’s plan to shrink to 12 rounds, ban high school players, and adopt hard-slot signing rules. The union seeks greater player leverage and faster majors entry, while MLB aims to control costs and development in the next CBA; the proposal does not address an international draft.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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sports2 months ago•7 min saved

MLB pitches 20-year-old draft rule, smaller rounds, and global draft overhaul

MLB unveiled a sweeping draft overhaul set to begin in 2028: draftees would must be at least 20 by Sept. 1 of their draft year and two years removed from high school, the domestic draft would shrink from 20 rounds to 12 with a $200 million pool, and a new 12-round international draft would be implemented. Proponents say the changes would push players through college development, education, and faster paths to the majors, while opponents including the MLBPA and agents like Scott Boras argue it would diminish player rights, cut compensation, and delay free agency. MLB also touts anti-corruption measures and new draft mechanics, though critics warn the plan could drive top athletes to other sports and harm the game’s talent pipeline.

via USA Today|

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sports2 months ago•9 min saved

MLB proposes dramatic amateur-draft overhaul with 12-round formats and an international draft

MLB on Thursday unveiled a sweeping proposal to reshape how players turn pro, including 12-round drafts for both domestic and international players with $200 million signing-bonus pools and hard slots, elimination of high-school draft picks, and raising eligibility ages (domestic to 20 by 2028, international to 18). The league aims to cut amateur signing costs by about $200 million per year (with a potentially larger first-year cut due to skipping an international class), while the Players Association criticized the plan as harmful to players and development. The changes could affect minor-league structures and free-agent timing, but talks are in early stages and no agreement has been reached.

via The New York Times|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

LSU's Dylan Crews named NCAA's top baseball player with Golden Spikes Award win.

LSU center fielder Dylan Crews has won the Golden Spikes Award, which honors the top amateur baseball player in the country. Crews, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming amateur draft, led the Tigers to the Men's College World Series finals and is among the national leaders in most offensive categories. He is the 10th Golden Spikes winner from the Southeastern Conference and the second from LSU.

via ESPN|

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sports3 years ago•1 min saved

LSU's Dylan Crews named NCAA's top baseball player with Golden Spikes Award win.

LSU center fielder Dylan Crews has won the Golden Spikes Award, which honors the top amateur baseball player in the country. Crews, who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming amateur draft, led the Tigers to the Men's College World Series finals and is among the national leaders in most offensive categories. He is the 10th Golden Spikes winner from the Southeastern Conference and the second from LSU.

via ESPN|

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