Another Transfer rule question

He can transfer and play without sitting out if he has not taken a scholarship dollar (singular).

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FYI He had a scholarship.

Would player be eligible for draft this year?

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He is eligible for the draft if he is 21 within 45 days of the draft or if this is his 3rd year in college at a 4 year school.

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Doesn't seem fair since he is no longer on team or at the time of draft even attending a school.

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Originally posted by SBK:
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Doesn't seem fair since he is no longer on team or at the time of draft even attending a school.

Why would that not be fair? MLB has their rules, and the rules prevent players from dropping out of school, and remaining in the game. Why would anyone want to draft an unproven player that has not played baseball for a year?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but there is NOTHING about "fair" in professional baseball. It's a business, pure and simple. If he's good enough but not eligible to play collegiately, and aspires for a professional career, perhaps he should consider playing independent baseball. That might give him a road to an affiliated club, but it would be a long shot. Of course, making it is a long shot for virtually every player out there anyway.