This is the time of year when rumors start popping up about players being considered for early selections in the draft. Each year we hear from people who claim a certain player has been told he will go early in the draft, even the first round. There are always three or four times as many who think they’re going in the first round than there are actual first round picks. Guess it’s just wishful thinking or an opportunity to promote a player.
Listen, there are some very good signs if someone is being considered for the first few rounds. One thing that very few know about is the drug testing that the MLSB does for those being considered as early picks. So if someone thinks they are going to be selected early, but they haven’t been contacted for drug testing… They are simply a victim of wishful thinking. Now if they have been tested by MLB, that is a very good sign that they “might” get drafted early.
The results of these drug tests are kept very confidential. However, it could be somewhat revealing if a sure first round type, who is considered signable, drops into the lower rounds. There have been discussions here about what makes a player more projectable than another player. There are two basic ingredients that allow for projection. (Body Type/Size and Physical Abilities/Natural Talent)
The fact is… A young player who tests positive to PEDs can in fact quit doing that, but think about it, that player just can’t possibly be given much in the way of a projection score. Hard to think he will become better after he quits using PEDs.
There are several other signs that signal potential early round possibilities. Also signs that someone is not yet being considered for the early rounds. Of course, things can change in a hurry.
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