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Call To The Bullpen: How The 2012 Mlb Draft Shows Why The Ncaa Must Make A Change To Its Bylaws, James F. Reid
Call To The Bullpen: How The 2012 Mlb Draft Shows Why The Ncaa Must Make A Change To Its Bylaws, James F. Reid
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Major League Baseball (“MLB”) revised its amateur draft rules in 2012, which had a significant effect on how much of a signing bonus MLB teams could offer their draftees. Accordingly, it is no surprise that signing bonuses for first round draftees decreased by almost $12 million in 2012, as compared to 2011. The new rules, and their subsequent effect on MLB teams, demand that baseball student-athletes, now more than ever, not only be educated in all facets of the MLB Draft before deciding to turn pro or become/remain college student-athletes, but also retain a competent attorney or agent to represent …