Drafted - but not placed?

When did he sign with his team? Our guy who was drafted didn't sign until late July / early Aug (really near the deadline) and he didn't report to Rookie ball because it was pretty much over. He did report for instructional work in September / October and spent two weeks in the Dominican at the facility down there. They called him in in January for the optional things they have and then he will report this month for pitchers and catchers.

Jeez, I feel stupid! Thanks coach, I think you hit the nail on his head. I just looked to see when he actually signed and it was mid-August. Mystery solved! Thank you

LOL no problem and glad I could help. Even if he was working out on his own it would still be under the supervision of his team. I saw our guy for the first time in several months about two / three weeks ago and he has totally changed. He played for us with about 25% body fat and he's now down to 14%. It's amazing what they can do with these kids.

August 14 was the signing deadline, it seems like the early draft guys always stretch it out to the end.

One of my son's friends was willing to take a pass on college if he was offered 1.5M. The team offered 1.3M. On the last day he signed for 1.3M. He missed out on short season holding out for 200K he didn't get.

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Originally posted by coach2709:
LOL no problem and glad I could help. Even if he was working out on his own it would still be under the supervision of his team. I saw our guy for the first time in several months about two / three weeks ago and he has totally changed. He played for us with about 25% body fat and he's now down to 14%. It's amazing what they can do with these kids.

Wow. 25%? I could still play...

Krak,
This is a good topic, I will tell you why.

If the player was sitting at home waiting for an increase in his offer and not playing, he is already behind. It's important that once a player decides to go pro to do it quickly, of course now they do have to sign by July and I think that is a good thing. Agreed it's a bit different for a first rounder but a 27th rounder should have signed asap. Hopefully maybe he got in on fall instructional, where staff is able to put a face to a name. This is very important.



Just an FYI, pro players workouts are on their own, no one gives you a manual, most will give a throwing schedule but you are basically left to your own devices to train.