Something else to remember about DIII Baseball Players. They can be drafted by MLB teams anytime. DI players have to play DI for 3 years I believe before they are eligible to be drafted. I know that there were something like 14 DIII players drafted in the 2013 draft, and the Reds were one of the teams that drafted a D3 player in this past draft.

Something else to remember about DIII Baseball Players. They can be drafted by MLB teams anytime. DI players have to play DI for 3 years I believe before they are eligible to be drafted. I know that there were something like 14 DIII players drafted in the 2013 draft, and the Reds were one of the teams that drafted a D3 player in this past draft.

 

I'm pretty sure this is not correct. Juco and community college players have no waiting requirement and can be drafted at any time. Other college players (D1, D2, D3, NAIA) must have either completed their junior year or be 21 years old in order to be drafted.

 

Taken from the MLB draft rules and eligibility:

 

Eligibility: Resident of United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and other United States territories, or anyone enrolled in a United States high school or college. Have never signed major or minor league contract

 

High school players: Graduated, and not attended any college. A player that dropped out must be out of school for at least 1 year

College players: Completed Junior or Senior year or at least 21 years old

Junior college and community college players: Number of years does not matter

I'm pretty sure this is not correct. Juco and community college players have no waiting requirement and can be drafted at any time. Other college players (D1' date=' D2, D3, NAIA) must have either completed their junior year or be 21 years old in order to be drafted. Taken from the MLB draft rules and eligibility: Eligibility: Resident of United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and other United States territories, or anyone enrolled in a United States high school or college. Have never signed major or minor league contract High school players: Graduated, and not attended any college. A player that dropped out must be out of school for at least 1 year College players: Completed Junior or Senior year or at least 21 years old Junior college and community college players: Number of years does not matter [/quote']

 

You are correct. All 4-year colleges have the same 3-year requirement.

I'm pretty sure this is not correct. Juco and community college players have no waiting requirement and can be drafted at any time. Other college players (D1, D2, D3, NAIA) must have either completed their junior year or be 21 years old in order to be drafted.

 

Taken from the MLB draft rules and eligibility:

 

Eligibility: Resident of United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and other United States territories, or anyone enrolled in a United States high school or college. Have never signed major or minor league contract

 

High school players: Graduated, and not attended any college. A player that dropped out must be out of school for at least 1 year

College players: Completed Junior or Senior year or at least 21 years old

Junior college and community college players: Number of years does not matter

Thank you. I stand corrected. I heard DI had to wait but didn't think the others did.

You are correct. All 4-year colleges have the same 3-year requirement.

 

A good example of how to play the system is what Bryce Harper did. He graduated early only completing two years of high school. He knew he had to sit out a year so he played a season at Las Vegas Juco school. I think it was Southern Nevada. He found a conference that played with wooden bats, hit 31 home runs for them in 2010, and then entered the draft. The year he entered the draft would have been his senior year of high school.

A good example of how to play the system is what Bryce Harper did. He graduated early only completing two years of high school. He knew he had to sit out a year so he played a season at Las Vegas Juco school. I think it was Southern Nevada. He found a conference that played with wooden bats, hit 31 home runs for them in 2010, and then entered the draft. The year he entered the draft would have been his senior year of high school.

 

Harper dropped out of high school and obtained his GED. Yes, he played the system, but took a pretty huge risk. Injury, having a bad season at the JUCO, etc, would have screwed him royally. He basically gave up and didn't care about his education in an effort to get a big payday a year early. It worked out for him, but for most it's a huge risk, not worth taking, which is why he's the only one that's ever done it.

A good example of how to play the system is what Bryce Harper did. He graduated early only completing two years of high school. He knew he had to sit out a year so he played a season at Las Vegas Juco school. I think it was Southern Nevada. He found a conference that played with wooden bats, hit 31 home runs for them in 2010, and then entered the draft. The year he entered the draft would have been his senior year of high school.

 

If you haven't done so already, read the book by the author who spent the entire JUCO season with Harper.

Has Brett Slusher committed yet?

Harper dropped out of high school and obtained his GED. Yes, he played the system, but took a pretty huge risk. Injury, having a bad season at the JUCO, etc, would have screwed him royally. He basically gave up and didn't care about his education in an effort to get a big payday a year early. It worked out for him, but for most it's a huge risk, not worth taking, which is why he's the only one that's ever done it.

 

Not worth taking? I disagree with you on that. Most pro players do not have longevity in the league. I would advise every player to strike while the irons hot. You never know when your peak years may end? He knew he was a #1 pick. Why waste his talent at the college level when he can be getting paid millions for the talent he has immediately? College will always be there if it doesn't work out. I know several kids who have signed professional contacts that have a stipulation that states if they are released within however many years, then the organization that signed them must pay for them to finish college. The first time I ever heard of this was when a teammate of mine in college was signed undrafted. He was released and the Cubs paid for him to finish school.

If you haven't done so already, read the book by the author who spent the entire JUCO season with Harper.

 

I don't think I've heard of it? Do you know the author's name? I think that'd be a great book to read.

Has Brett Slusher committed yet?

Haven't heard on Slusher yet....

But I think he's smart to take his time. Research any schools that are offering and make sure it's a good fit. Plus, he can use a school's interest as leverage when talking coaches from other schools about their offers. No need to rush, that's for sure.

Has Brett Slusher committed yet?

 

No...I have heard from a pretty good source he is getting recruited for football also.

I don't think I've heard of it? Do you know the author's name? I think that'd be a great book to read.

 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Natural-Harpers-Greatest/dp/1250001455

Not worth taking? I disagree with you on that. Most pro players do not have longevity in the league. I would advise every player to strike while the irons hot. You never know when your peak years may end? He knew he was a #1 pick. Why waste his talent at the college level when he can be getting paid millions for the talent he has immediately? College will always be there if it doesn't work out. I know several kids who have signed professional contacts that have a stipulation that states if they are released within however many years, then the organization that signed them must pay for them to finish college. The first time I ever heard of this was when a teammate of mine in college was signed undrafted. He was released and the Cubs paid for him to finish school.

 

Re-read my post. In his case it was totally worth it. For the most part though, and for most players, it's a huge risk. Getting a good education is a great hedge bet if baseball doesn't work out. Harper put all his eggs in the baseball basket. It worked for him. For most, it's a huge risk.

As a whole though, the "best" high school baseball players are not turning down D1 offers to play D3 baseball. I do agree it's a viable option for many, if not most.

The "best" high school players are drafted right out of high school.... And many of the "best" that aren't drafted will choose JUCO over D1 because it's a faster route to the MLB.... As others have pointed out, D1 players must wait until after their JR year to enter the draft.

And alot of those who do go the D1 route will not even get on the field for a year or two.... Another reason why D2, D3 and NAIA schools end up with some really good players. Some kids just don't wanna wait behind upper classmen to get playing time.