Special Mail Bag: Why a “Projected 1st Rounder” Might Opt to Play College Ball Instead

Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar via Imagn Content Services, LLCQuestion from 92Drummer:

So I’m not a baseball guy. Help me understand why a projected first round draft pick chooses college instead. Is the idea that a year in college will increase the future money well beyond the compensation that is turned down by going straight to the pros ? Seems a big risk - injury, lack-luster performance, etc.

Oh yea - hurray for us! 2 of these in a short timespan? Corbs seems to be sticking it to the transfer portal approach.

My frame of reference is the NBA. If you are a projected first round pick you make it happen, get a big check and then get the minutes you earn. I take it that your MLB draft position…