Men UConn and 2021 MLB Draft

[stamfordhusky]

I think its been a requirement for maybe the past 15 or so years that college tuition is automatically included for HS kids in addition to signing bonus.

No. MLB has a program called the Continuing Education Program, which can be included as part of the contract negotiation, but it is not mandatory. It covers almost all undergraduate college costs for a ten-year period after the player signs. The value of this program does not count towards the value of the player’s contract relative to the salary pool.

 

[lavuuk153]

Anyone surprised that Kyler didn't go in the first 10 rounds?

I mean I’m not a scout but in general I’m not surprised. To me it’s more about how you project going forward. I think a good UConn example is Yahn. He was a great college player but didn’t jump out as a legit major league talent which is why he went in the 25th round.

Dont get me wrong, I’m ecstatic he’s made it to AAA but I wouldn’t have bet on it based on his size and lack of power.

 

[huskymedic]

I knew Owen Kellington was highly regarded, but I wasn't expecting that he would go this high.

Nathan Rode @ D1Baseball:

-> Lastly, RHP Owen Kellington (U-32 HS, VT) was a major riser this spring, sitting 90-92 and showing advanced feel for secondary stuff. If he were to make it to Connecticut, it’d be easy to project him as a future first-round prospect. <-

 

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[The Viking]

Can we switch out the Rockies for the Twins in Hartford?

 

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[mustafa]

I think its been a requirement for maybe the past 15 or so years that college tuition is automatically included for HS kids in addition to signing bonus.

Thank You. I didn't know that it was required.

Great to know. Definitely the right thing to do.

I'm curious, is it a fixed amount or is it enough to go for 4 years w/ room and board at any school you want. That could easily be $300,000 for 4 years at some schools.

 

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[businesslawyer]

Wow. Was not expecting to lose Marerro for next year. Again, this is a potential over performance pick.

 

[huskymedic]

Wow. Was not expecting to lose Marerro for next year. Again, this is a potential over performance pick.

Be interesting to see if he actually signs this year or bets on himself and comes back to showcase in the closer role… Crawford can only get so many innings.

 

[navery12]

Kellington and Marrero were unexpected, with where both were taken I'd guess neither are at UConn next year

 

[dbmill]

Wow. Was not expecting to lose Marerro for next year. Again, this is a potential over performance pick.

Be interesting to see if he actually signs this year or bets on himself and comes back to showcase in the closer role… Crawford can only get so many innings.

I did not expect Marrero to get picked either, but I think he is in an interesting position. Under normal non pandemic circumstances, he would still have two years of eligibility left at UConn. A goodly number of Juniors who get picked in the draft end up going pro because they know that as a Senior, they no longer have the bargaining power to haggle over bonus money and such. However, being a Sophomore academically, if Marrero is not happy about the bonus money he is offered, he would still retain some bargaining power should he return to UConn and get drafted again next season, as he can waive the stick of being able to come back two more years, and possibly get drafted after each of those seasons. If Marrero rises to his potential next season, he could definitely rise in the draft as well, and he could be looking at a lot more bonus money.

Whatever the case, I'm not about to predict if Marrero is back in Storrs next fall.

 

[businesslawyer]

I'm in Vermont this week. Kellington pitching in a summer league game and getting drafted were the lead sports story back to back nights on a local 11:00 news. Talk about a small market.

Don't know enough to bother predicting these things, but I'd love to see him in a Husky uniform, and Marrero back for another year.

 

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[Tmill15]

Gonna be interesting to see what Marrero does. Do y’all think Wurster signs?

 

[dbmill]

Gonna be interesting to see what Marrero does. Do y’all think Wurster signs?

Yes. I believe he got his degree, and he has been at UConn for four years. His bargaining power is not likely to improve at all by staying an extra year.

 

[Tmill15]

Yes. I believe he got his degree, and he has been at UConn for four years. His bargaining power is not likely to improve at all by staying an extra year.

Oh I thought Wurster was a Junior. The Covid year really messes up things for me in terms of what year a player is, thank you. Glad Wurster and these others guys are getting a shot!

 

[dbmill]

Oh I thought Wurster was a Junior. The Covid year really messes up things for me in terms of what year a player is, thank you. Glad Wurster and these others guys are getting a shot!

Wurster was redshirted his freshman year, the 2018 season. After that, there is the often told tale of Wurster being told by Coach Penders that he was the 36th man on a 35 man roster prior to the 2019 season. As a result Wurster changed his delivery, and for that matter, his career at UConn.

 

[huskymedic]

Speaking of that story…

 

[hardcorehusky]

Regarding Wurster- if he comes back as a starter and does well- he could get into the 2nd day and then could have some wiggle on a signing bonus?

 

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