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%s are low - and many MLBs are never drafted, they are signed international

which is a different process. Amazing how difficult projecting amateur baseball players to mlb is. So many guys kill it in the low minors and hit a massive wall in AA. Tough to get over that hump. Look at recent high vt picks Gavin Cross and Drue Hackenburg. Both have been really bad this season, and at this point it would take a major change to make it, even as 1st and 2nd rounders - both must, and could still, make major adjustments. ** Edited by vtfin91 at 7/14/2025, 11:13:01 PM
Posted: 07/14/2025 at 11:05 PM ET
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There are 20 rounds in the draft.
RJHokie 07/14/25 06:54 PM ET
Here’s some data inside from the 2021 through 2024 drafts…
QCP 07/14/25 08:21 PM ET
This is interesting info.
RJHokie 07/14/25 08:34 PM ET
%s are low - and many MLBs are never drafted, they are signed international
vtfin91 07/14/25 11:05 PM ET
This is interesting info too.
RJHokie 07/15/25 07:55 AM ET
Minor league baseball is not for the meek. Tough way to make a living.
Hokie Bird 07/14/25 09:03 PM ET
I don't read books but when I have, Feinstein is one to look for. **
chagerma 07/15/25 10:04 AM ET
I'm busted as I don't read either. Listened to the audiobook on Spotify.**
Hokie Bird 07/15/25 12:33 PM ET
Most players will sign
Vawter Tech 07/14/25 06:58 PM ET
How else do guys make money other than their signing amount in minors?
chagerma 07/15/25 10:08 AM ET
I've witnessed how tough it can be in the minors
Vawter Tech 07/16/25 09:07 AM ET
They get a monthly salary - basically covers some food and gas...
U2Hokie 07/15/25 08:47 PM ET
So if you sign in a slot that has no signing bonus, that's your salary?
chagerma 07/16/25 10:10 AM ET
Not sure how to respond - but those are minimum salaries. When I played - I
U2Hokie 07/17/25 07:23 PM ET
I think there is no slotted bonus after round 11, but they can give bonuses
Hokie Chris 07/17/25 04:35 PM ET