MLB Draft only to be 5 rounds: What affect does this have on LSU?

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I think it can go as short as 5 rounds, but the length hasn’t been determined yet. I don’t think it’s more than 10 though.

And apparently there will still be NDFAs, but those bonuses will capped at a low amount, meaning that someone would really have to want to leave college to sign UDFA.

Pushing the draft back to July does not impact anyone on LSUs roster. The oldest non draft eligible player is Marceaux, and the draft would have to move back to like August 27th to include him. If they kept the 45 day rule as is and didn’t freeze it for the 6/14 date.

I have a feeling you are right

There has already been chatter that the top tier guys that don’t sign will go d1 instead of juco. It’s only been mentioned because everyone was thinking they’d go juco.

Which recruits are more hopeful to make it to campus with this draft?

Tell me we’re in on some Juco bats

Juco catcher and 3rd baseman, but I don’t know the interest level on the catcher given this new information. Because this means we have a more real chance with Romo getting to campus. We are on at least one JC pitcher (beyond the one committed), a transfer pitcher, and a hs pitcher that was previously committed to Tulane and may play basketball in college (but not at LSU).

March 30th should bring more clarity on the roster, scholarship stuff.

We are at like 53 players, 55 if you include beck and George.

why would the MLB choose to shorten the draft to 5 rounds if given the option? If one or two guys don't sign their draft could be a complete waste.