According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Passan, Major League Baseball has proposed significant changes to the amateur draft, ones that would remove high school players from being eligible and allow college players to secure eligibility after their sophomore years. The proposal also seeks to shorten the draft from 20 to 12 rounds and lessen the bonus pool from $358.7 million to $200 million.
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According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Passan, Major League Baseball has proposed significant changes to the amateur draft, ones that would remove high school players from being eligible and allow college players to secure eligibility after their sophomore years. The proposal also seeks to shorten the draft from 20 to 12 rounds and lessen the bonus pool from $358.7 million to $200 million.
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