MLB proposes sweeping draft changes, including ban on high school picks

MLB has proposed sweeping changes to its draft system, scheduled to begin in 2028. The proposal includes a ban on high school picks, requiring players to be at least 20 years old to be eligible. Furthermore, the new rules would mandate that players have graduated from high school at least two years prior to the draft. These modifications represent a significant shift in the league's approach to player acquisition and eligibility for the professional draft.