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MAJOR RULE CHANGE REGARDING DRAFTED HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYERS
For years, each drafted high school baseball player was faced with a daunting decision. Should he allow his advisor to negotiate directly with the baseball club that drafted him and risk...
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Potential Claims Against NCAA For Suspending College Baseball Player
Introduction: The NCAA suspended Oregon State pitcher Ben Wetzler for the first 11 games of the 2014 season for allegedly having an agent participate in negotiations with the Phillies. The NCAA’s...
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A Look Back At The Andy Oliver Decision
Oliver v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, Case No. 2008-CV-0762 Key Facts: 2006: During the 2006 season, Andy Oliver was the primary pitcher for Vermilion High School in Ohio. In February 2006,...
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The Dominican Republic Produces The Most International Players
A study of players on 2012 MLB opening day rosters who were international free agent signs reveals that 90 were signed out of the Dominican Republic. This was by far the...
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California High Schools Produce The Most MLB Players
A study of players on 2012 MLB opening day rosters reveals that 120 played high school baseball in California.
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49.2% Of Players Drafted (And Signed) Were Drafted Between 2002 And 2006
The 2002 draft was most represented on 2011 MLB opening day rosters with 66 players. The 2004 and 2006 drafts had 65 players each. The 2005 draft was right behind with...
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More Than Half Of MLB Players Were Drafted And Signed Out Of College
A study of players on 2012 MLB opening day rosters reveals that 51.6% were drafted and signed out of college, 23.6% were drafted and signed out of high school, 23.1% were...
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The Mariners Originally Signed The Most Players On MLB Opening Day Rosters With The Rangers Leading Among Draftees, The Cubs, Giants And Cardinals Leading Among College Draftees, The Dodgers, Twins, And Braves Leading Among High School Draftees, And The Mariners Leading Among International Free Agent Signs
A study of 2012 MLB opening day rosters reveals that the Mariners originally signed 34 players, the most of any team. The Cubs and Giants, and Cardinals originally drafted and signed...
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Players Drafted (And Signed) Out Of College Reach The Big Leagues One Year Quicker Than Players Drafted (And Signed) Out Of High School
A study of players on 2012 MLB opening day rosters reveals that players who were drafted and signed out of college reached the majors about one year quicker than players who...