Future Projection
Future Projection
Baseball America
Episode 194: In The Weeds On MLB’s Amateur Proposal
1 hour Posted Jul 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Ben and Carlos talk through MLB’s proposal to shake up the draft and the international talent acquisition system, working through ramifications for the game, player development, scouting and more. —Time Stamps
Where have we been?
MLB’s player acquisition proposal
MLB’s dishonest messaging
Why high school players are more expensive to scout
Development in pro ball vs. college
This is always how MLB negotiates
Why MLB teams don’t want to compete with each other
The value of creating histories with players
Hypocrisy in the international market
Raising the signing age of international players
The shadow development system in Latin America
This felt like a misstep PR wise
Everyone loves the pick trading idea
Steroids and age issues in the international market
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Ben and Carlos talk through MLB’s proposal to shake up the draft and the international talent acquisition system, working through ramifications for the game, player development, scouting and more. —Time Stamps(0:15) Where have we been?(2:30) MLB’s player acquisition proposal(7:00) MLB’s dishonest messaging(9:00) Why high school players are more expensive to scout(13:00) Development in pro ball vs. college(16:40) This is always how MLB negotiates(22:30) Why MLB teams don’t want to compete with each other(25:00) The value of creating histories with players(29:00) Hypocrisy in the international market(33:30) Raising the signing age of international players(38:00) The shadow development system in Latin America(42:00) This felt like a misstep PR wise(45:00) Everyone loves the pick trading idea(50:50) Steroids and age issues in the international market(55:00) The pulse of international agents on the idea of a draft—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a  question? Email us: [email protected] Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy