Some signed, some did not. Some went on to become Most Valuable Players, but most are out of baseball altogether. Today, the Marlins #40 picks from the past 10 years.
Dustin Emmons was thrice drafted. First in 2007 by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 44th round. The Marlins spent their 40th round choice on him three years later, but he still didn’t sign. The New York Mets spent their 38th round selection in 2011, and he finally signed.
But Emmons only played one season of rookie ball, with the Kingsport Mets in the Appalachian League, going 2-0 with a 3.