Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Selfish on my part but hoping a football recruit we signed won't get drafted. Can't blame him if he chooses MLB.

(06-10-2016 01:17 PM)SBEagle Wrote:  Selfish on my part but hoping a football recruit we signed won't get drafted. Can't blame him if he chooses MLB.

the thing is though, if he gets drafted low enough, most players won't, especially out of HS. Signing bonus once you get so low is all of 5 or 10k, and they go to single A with nothing guaranteed. Hopefully if he does get drafted, he will go super low and will wait it out.

Paez, Junior SS from CCU just went to the Mets. Round 4 #130

My buddy's step son was drafted out of high school a few years back, and he's one of the upcoming stars in MLB.
It does happen, but I doubt as often as the draft makes it look.

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

I do find it funny that people had issues with kids getting drafted too early for the NFL and NBA, causing them to put age restrictions on the draft, but don't bat an eye at the MLB drafting kids out of high school.

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

^This and they don't allow HS kids to go directly to the NFL, do they? I find it a maturity thing. Not just emotionally but physically. Going to college allows them to grow into their adult body and not get burnt out too soon. (it's a personal opinion/preference)

Ryan Scott, LF, UALR, Round 7 #208, Boston

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

False ... those players get their college paid for in the deals they are signing. Plus the early round guys, the ones who are going to go into the minors, are getting significant bonuses they gave save for their future.

(06-10-2016 03:49 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

False ... those players get their college paid for in the deals they are signing. Plus the early round guys, the ones who are going to go into the minors, are getting significant bonuses they gave save for their future.

Not always. It depends on how they word the agreement and the players have to perform to certain expectations when they do. Those bonuses aren't guaranteed.

(06-10-2016 02:27 PM)CatMom Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

^This and they don't allow HS kids to go directly to the NFL, do they? I find it a maturity thing. Not just emotionally but physically. Going to college allows them to grow into their adult body and not get burnt out too soon. (it's a personal opinion/preference)

HAHA ... really comparing baseball to football? There is also no minor leagues for the NFL. If they are good enough they should most definitely go straight to pro ball and not let three years of their body wear down in college. That argument is counterproductive. I don't see how going to college allows them to grow into their body more than playing MiLB.

Why waste prime growing years playing for a college team that doesn't have your best interest at heart, especially as a pitcher?

(06-10-2016 03:51 PM)CajunAmos Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:49 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 01:07 PM)CatMom Wrote:  Is anyone else watching/following? Just my opinion but too many HS kids get drafted. No SBC players taken yet because of it. Heck I think more HS than college kids have gone in the first 3 (and supplemental) rounds.

Who do you think could go from your U? Even though I think someone from TXST might go I'm not holding my breath.

Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

False ... those players get their college paid for in the deals they are signing. Plus the early round guys, the ones who are going to go into the minors, are getting significant bonuses they gave save for their future.

Not always. It depends on how they word the agreement and the players have to perform to certain expectations when they do. Those bonuses aren't guaranteed.

If a player is signing for enough to skip high school and they have an agent worth anything; they are getting college put into the deal. Those are not performance bonuses, they are signing bonuses.

(06-10-2016 03:56 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:51 PM)CajunAmos Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:49 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:09 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  Why do you say too many high school kids get drafted like it's a bad thing?

because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

False ... those players get their college paid for in the deals they are signing. Plus the early round guys, the ones who are going to go into the minors, are getting significant bonuses they gave save for their future.

Not always. It depends on how they word the agreement and the players have to perform to certain expectations when they do. Those bonuses aren't guaranteed.

If a player is signing for enough to skip high school and they have an agent worth anything; they are getting college put into the deal. Those are not performance bonuses, they are signing bonuses.

Actually, I've heard a number of former signee's speak on this. It's typical if you don't go to college you don't get the money, and you don't get the money up front. I'm not saying it's impossible, but you really have to watch how this is structured.

The Cajuns make a point to have former minor and major league players speak on the specifics of signing pro contracts with prospective and draft eligible players so they are aware of all the "fine print" involved.

My buddy's son's contract had money put away in it, so that if he was a wash in baseball, he could return to school, and the Red Sox would pay fully for his schooling.

He spent 2-3 in the minors anyways....basically like having a college career without the studies.

(06-10-2016 03:56 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  If a player is signing for enough to skip high school and they have an agent worth anything; they are getting college put into the deal. Those are not performance bonuses, they are signing bonuses.

Exactly!
Well, I don't think it was a bonus. It was money that would be dispensed to the school, if he didn't get another contract.

Max McLean, Senior CF, UTA, Round 9, #268, Boston
Lucas Humpal, Senior RHP, TXST, Round 9, #271, Baltimore
Zach Remillard, CCU, Round 10, #296, ChiSox

That's it for Day 2.

(06-10-2016 04:07 PM)CajunAmos Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:56 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:51 PM)CajunAmos Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 03:49 PM)warhawk09 Wrote:  

(06-10-2016 02:14 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  because most players never turn out to be anything and these HS kids have no education to fall back on.

False ... those players get their college paid for in the deals they are signing. Plus the early round guys, the ones who are going to go into the minors, are getting significant bonuses they gave save for their future.

Not always. It depends on how they word the agreement and the players have to perform to certain expectations when they do. Those bonuses aren't guaranteed.

If a player is signing for enough to skip high school and they have an agent worth anything; they are getting college put into the deal. Those are not performance bonuses, they are signing bonuses.

Actually, I've heard a number of former signee's speak on this. It's typical if you don't go to college you don't get the money, and you don't get the money up front. I'm not saying it's impossible, but you really have to watch how this is structured.

The Cajuns make a point to have former minor and major league players speak on the specifics of signing pro contracts with prospective and draft eligible players so they are aware of all the "fine print" involved.

Right, if you don't go to college you don't get the money allocated for school; signing bonus still yours.