The MLB draft has different rules from other professional sports drafts such as the NFL, NBA, or NHL.
There may be up to 50 rounds in the MLB draft. With 30 teams, that could mean 1,500 picks. However, there are more rules complicating that number.
First, depending on how many free agents a team lost (and how good those free agents were), teams might be awarded "compensatory picks" that are sandwiched between the first and second round.
Second, a team can stop picking at any round by "passing." The remaining teams will continue picking.
In the 2008 draft, 1,504 players were drafted. In 2007, 1,453 players.
The MLB draft currently held in the first week in June.
He was selected in the supplemental first round of the draft.
25 players that didn't make MLB and Julio Lugo, currently the shortstop for the Boston Red Sox.
The lowest MLB draft pick number for a player who made it to the majors is 1,165th overall.
That can be found at http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Draft-Results
Click on the '1991 MLB Draft - Round 1' link on this page to see all 44 players that were drafted in the first round of the 1991 MLB Draft.
Baseball's amateur player draft has 50 rounds
The MLB draft has different rules from other professional sports drafts such as the NFL, NBA, or NHL. There may be up to 50 rounds in the MLB draft. With 30 teams, that could mean 1,500 picks. However, there are more rules complicating that number. First, depending on how many free agents a team lost (and how good those free agents were), teams might be awarded "compensatory picks" that are sandwiched between the first and second round. Second, a team can stop picking at any round by "passing." The remaining teams will continue picking. In the 2008 draft, 1,504 players were drafted. In 2007, 1,453 players. The MLB draft currently held in the first week in June.
The Washington Nationals selected pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first pick in baseball's amateur draft Tuesday night June 9, 2009
Approximately 200 players, as of 2008.
Approximately 200 players, as of 2008.
To declare for the MLB draft, a player must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as being at least 18 years old and having graduated from high school. They must also register with the MLB and submit the necessary paperwork before the draft deadline. Additionally, players can hire an advisor to help navigate the draft process and negotiate contracts with teams.
There are up to 40 rounds.