Future Projection
Future Projection
Baseball America
Episode 198: Breaking Down The MLBPA Draft Proposal
57 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Ben and Carlos talk through the most recent draft proposal from the MLBPA. The two talk about the potential and the ramifications of college sophomore eligibility, thoughts on hard vs. soft slotting, moving the draft from July to June, whether or not draft pick trading is coming and how that could be more exciting for the draft process overall.—Time Stamps:
Intro/Banter
MLBPA draft proposal talk
Why are only older college players eligible?
Is universal eligibility a real compromise?
Do teams need more years of college performance to make decisions?
Thoughts on soft vs. hard slotting?
Small revenue teams getting additional bonus pool to spend
Moving the draft back to June?
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Ben and Carlos talk through the most recent draft proposal from the MLBPA. The two talk about the potential and the ramifications of college sophomore eligibility, thoughts on hard vs. soft slotting, moving the draft from July to June, whether or not draft pick trading is coming and how that could be more exciting for the draft process overall.—Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro/Banter(5:30) MLBPA draft proposal talk(11:00) Why are only older college players eligible?(17:00) Is universal eligibility a real compromise?(21:00) Do teams need more years of college performance to make decisions?(24:30) Thoughts on soft vs. hard slotting?(31:00) Small revenue teams getting additional bonus pool to spend(35:00) Moving the draft back to June?(46:15) Everyone likes draft pick trading—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