Major League Baseball has proposed a significant overhaul to the amateur-entry system, aiming to remove high school players from the draft and allow college players to declare after their sophomore year, while also shortening the draft from 20 to 12 rounds and reducing the bonus pool from $358.7M to $200M. This change could elevate college baseball by keeping top talent in the collegiate ranks, potentially impacting programs like Tennessee, which boasts a top-ranked recruiting class. As MLB’s current CBA expires on December 1st, the outcome of these negotiations could usher in a new era for college baseball, warranting close attention in the coming months.
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MLB Proposes Rule Changes for College Baseball
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