TPM posted:collegebaseballrecruitingguide posted:hshuler posted:TheRightScuff posted:Sources: MLB & the MLB Players Association have the framework of an agreement that could be finalized as soon as today. Discussed terms on the draft: - A draft sometime in July - Likely 10 rounds, possibly 5 - Bonus deferment: 10% upfront, 45% in July '21, 45% in July (@kileymcd)
Could see this increasing the # of players desiring a return to their college careers if they were mid- to late-round targets expecting more than $10k signing bonuses. Increasing D1 roster size a little would help. Of course, hard enough as it is to play even 35 players, much less any more than that, but I'd like to see the D1 council offer that flexibility to the schools.
The only problem with this is draft eligible players lose “leverage” with each passing year. So, they probably would not even get $10K the following year.
Remember the kid from Mississippi State, believe he was the SEC (perhaps NCAA) all-time hits leader when he graduated as a senior and was drafted in the 4th round, signing bonus basically enough to buy him a truck. This is not a new problem, happens every year.
This was discussed last week, or before. He did not take the slot money. 10k I think?
Signed for $20K...slot was $487K...that's the value the MLB put on his ability to make the MLB...they knew he had no leverage and took him to the cleaners.