With dozens of players drafted or signed out of the Draft League in the last two seasons, the Minor Leagues are filled with alumni who are trying to make their way to the Majors.
Former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young discusses his new role as manager for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and what his goals are for his squad in 2023.
West Virginia beat Williamsport, 10-6, to win the MLB Draft League's inaugural championship game. Black Bears closer Grayson Thurman struck out all 10 batters he faced to close the West Virginia win.
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Forty-seven players from the 2021-22 MLB Draft League were selected in the 2022 MLB Draft. Trenton Thunder shortstop Nate Ochoa was the first Draft League player selected, taken by the Nationals in the sixth round. Each team had at least four players selected while Trenton and State College led the way with 10 players chosen each.
After over 50 former Draft League players signed free-agent deals after going unselected in the 2021 MLB Draft, many 2022 Draft Leaguers signed on with Major League teams as undrafted free agents. Check here for the latest information.
First half (June 1-July 4): For Amateur/Draft-eligible players from the Divisions I-III, NAIA, junior college and high school (graduating seniors) levels. 30 games per team.
Second half (July 7-Sept. 2): For professional players who have exhausted their amateur eligibility. Players receive housing, meal money, travel and weekly compensation. 50 games per team.
