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Originally Posted by nwdave
it's really interesting how much projection and estimation goes into drafting MLB players. such a far cry from how the NBA or even NFL operates, at least with the top prospects.
anyway, very interesting stuff as always. thanks for the post man  |
not a problem. anytime dave.
there's definitely a sharp contrast between baseball's draft and player development and that of the other major sports. in baseball, the draft is essentially all projection, and players are given years of competition at various levels in the minor leagues to season and hone their abilities. in basketball, players are reliant on getting as many minutes as possible early in their careers. that's why we some some of the younger players instead of rotting on the bench waiting for garbage minutes, participating in the d-league or international players given a few extra years overseas so they can get those minutes. in football, it's all about reps in practice and garbage time as the season winds down. from a player development perspective, it's hard to argue there is one more efficient and beneficial to the quality of the professional game than the player development system in major league baseball.