The MLB Draft is unlike any other event of its kind in the four Major sports. Fans who follow the procedures know that these young men who have their names called in front of the world won’t make an impact in the Major Leagues for years to come, and the overwhelming majority won’t even reach the Show. The inherent randomness of it all leads to drastically different fan expectations, fan reactions, and overall draft strategy.
How many times have we heard football people talk about how their team can fill their holes through the Draft? How many times have we seen NBA or even NHL fans instantly regain optimism after their team drafts a stud top 5 overall?