Free agent

I think technically a team can sign you as a free agent wherever, whenever, with little or no strict rules on that. A couple years ago, I saw this hard throwing pitcher at a Florida Marlins camp. About a month later i saw the announcement on the TV's local channel that he had been signed out of University at 21 years old.

As far is if you haven't been drafted, your best bet probably is to find the best semi-pro or Independent League and ask them for a tryout perhaps. A lot of independent leaguers sign on with clubs.

Unless the player is at some hidden college or at least one well off the beaten path. Him not being drafted would be an indication that he is not considered a prospect at the time. Go back to school and get that last year done and have a good Senior season and maybe an opprotunity will come along next year. Good Luck.

good question,

IF you are eligable for the draft and are NOT drafted you become a (undrafted) free agent and may sign with any team ... until such time as you enter/re-enter college etc


each yr there are MANY undrafted free agents signed by teams

as the draft class shakes out and draftees sign or DON'T sign, teams will evaluate their needs and fill roster gaps. true, in most cases they don't consider you a mlb prospect ... but, your foot is in the door and you do have a chance to change their mind