July 2nd Primer: The Basics

The July 2nd market can be confusing to a newcomer, so let me explain some of the basics. While Canadian, Puerto Rican and American players can be drafted at age 17 or 18, once they graduate high school, players from other countries can be signed once they turn 16. Some countries like Japan and Mexico have professional systems nearly every player goes through but most countries want their players to sign MLB contracts as soon as possible.

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