@kagami
more proof mlb owners want cost control, not a better fan experience
- high school players no longer eligible for mlb draft
- mlb draft cut from 20 rounds to 12
- international draft with a capped spending allotment for every team
owners want to defer player development costs to academies, colleges, and other third-parties
i think this actually really hurts baseball fandom at earlier ages. minor league games are a budget friendly option for kids, travel teams, and parents.
kids get to see players developing, making mistakes, and build fandom for minor league prospects
lowering the player pool via a shorter draft and restricting high school players lowers the talent pool in the minors and effects the quality of play
there’d be more talent on college teams, but that’s more scattered and may be less accessible for younger fans
https://x.com/baseballamerica/status/2067665624608763967?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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