Cap on Non-U.S. Players In NCAA/MLB

Dave17

I do not think this has any impact on the college scene and if it does the impact is minimal

The vast majority of the non USA kids who are into baseball are into the MLB aspect --why do you think the boats from Cuba et al never land on US soil--simple-----by doing this they are exempt from the draft and can sign as free agents. The ex Yank Contreras is a prime example of this--

The foreign kids in HS, to me anyway, are like all the others--they are for the most part US citizens and attending US High schools as any other kid from the USA. We have a number of kids like this every year with us on our travel team and at our showcases---they are looking to play pro but they are also looking at the college aspect to broaden their horizons.

I for one have no problem with this because these kids work hard and earn everything they get with regard to baseball

I agree with TR about the likelyhood. However after 9/11 we have jumped into a kneejerk reaction mode that could affect the visa status of foreign players, students, and professionals when they travel within our borders. Do I have issues with that, absolutely not. If you are not a resident of the US your time here and travel privilages should be managed, regardless of how many million you make. If you want to be treated like an American, be an American. I don't see any difference between the Cuban baseball prospect and a Saudi engineering student.