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@PitchingFan posted:

Maybe I'm completely missing something but the way I understand it the UDFA's are only getting $20,000.  Is there a way that they are getting way more than that?  Why would a junior last year who could come back as a Corona Junior sign for $20,000?  Plus he is not getting to play this summer probably.  Why would they sign for $20,000?  The chances of getting way more next year has to be higher.  help me understand.

I'll take a stab, but more old timers should weigh in.  

Why a junior would take a UFA now rather than wait:

1)  He will be a year older next year.  This really does make a difference in pro ball.

2)  There will be only (up to) 20 rounds next year.

3)  Next year he will be competing with a new crop of high school players, the rising juniors, corona juniors, seniors, and 5th year seniors.

4)  He will have the MLB scholarship (reimbursement program) for his final year, if that expense could be an issue.

5)  Injury could always happen.

6)   Better coaching at the milb level than college. (?)

7)  "A bird in the hand...."

 

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