First-Year Player Draft (MLB Rule 4 Draft) Eligibility

Any individual who has not previously signed an MLB or minor league contract, and who is either a resident of a U. S. state or territory or Canada, or who is not a resident but was enrolled in a high school or college in a U. S. state or territory or Canada within the previous year, and:

1. Has graduated from high school; or

2. High school athletic eligibility has expired; or

3. Dropped out of high school at least 365 days prior to the draft; or

4. Attended a junior college the previous school year; or

5. Is attending a four-year college and has completed at least junior year of athletic eligibility, or

6. Is attending a four-year college, has completed at least sophomore year of athletic eligibility, and is age 21 or older (or will turn 21 within 45 days of the draft); or

7. Was dismissed from a four-year college for academic reasons; or

8. Withdrew from a four-year college at least 120 days prior to the draft.

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 2:18am
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