The MLB amateur draft starts tonight. Reduced to a mere five rounds, it will be broadcast on MLB Network and ESPN at 7 p.m. ET. Day 2 begins Thursday at 5 p.m. ET on MLB Network and ESPN2. Here’s Josh Tolentino’s Rays-centric preview ($), and another look from beat writer Juan Toribio.
And speaking of drafts, here’s a point of Tampa pride. Any Terriers out there? Our very own Hillsborough High School has had more players taken in the first round of MLB’s amateur draft than any other high school IN THE WORLD.