Physical Exam Question??

I have never heard of a player having to have a physical before he is drafted. Maybe afterwards if prior health history warrants it or signing for big money.
Is this something new?

Hey TPM!

i was just reading a few posts and was reading how some players had to take eye exams and other physical/medical exams for the mlb team.

but i may be wrong, correct me if so

THANKS

Oh ok, there is sometimes an eye exam and a "personality" test. Not a physical.

Thanks.

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Sook - when the clubs look to sign a top draft pick they may bring them in to do a physical, they may address various concerns that they may have and any medical records you may have from previous concerns.

There are a couple of top 10 round draft picks this year that may have lost big money due to current or previous injuries and questions on their long term physical health.

Here is an example of a player having to do a physical (he was fine) before finalizing his big money signing:

http://collegebaseball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=838444


Here is another example of a physical:

HOUSTON -- Indications, including a published report, are that the Giants are nearing an agreement with catcher Buster Posey, their No. 1 selection in June's First-Year Player Draft, before Friday's 9 p.m. PT deadline.

Though no formal announcement was scheduled by the club, the San Jose Mercury News reported that Posey will receive a bonus of approximately $7.5 million.

According to other published reports, Posey recently checked into the Giants' training facility in Scottsdale, Ariz., to undergo a physical, another sign an agreement could be forthcoming.

Sook was asking about physical exams given before the draft. As a rule, teams ask for medical records and all issues to be revealed, when considering drafting you, but actual physicals take place after the draft before you sign, but not for all players.
A physical before the draft could reveal an issue that may prevent any team from drafting a player, why would a player submit to that? If a condition is revealed after he's drafted, he only has to deal with his drafting team on handling the condition. Some players may submit to a physical from their own doctor to prove they are healthy if they have had prior issues, but I doubt that happens often.

One player WITH prior shoulder issues was still drafted very high, the issue with him not signing yet is not because of his condition, but $$$. Last year the 30th pick was drafted knowing he needed TJS and still given lots of money. All teams do things differently.

Last Question:

Do the mlb teams do x rays to see if anythings broken or torn? Or is that up to the player to tell them that.

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Originally posted by TPM:
Oh ok, there is sometimes...a "personality" test.

Uh oh! Is this a new thing?

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Originally posted by Sook:
Last Question:

Do the mlb teams do x rays to see if anythings broken or torn? Or is that up to the player to tell them that.

The player has to reveal on a medical questionaire all previous conditions. A team awarding a player a significant amount of money will want an opinion from their (MLB) doctor before they sign. It won't prevent the signing but maybe a decrease in bonus. Also if you have an issue before you sign, the team will most likely not pay for your medical care no matter what round. It does not prevent them from drafting you, just paying for an operation.
If you have had a previous issue and filling out questionaires be honest.

The Maven of the Draft has spoken!!


YOu had better heed her words!!!