Projected slot values for A&M players & signees ahead of the MLB Draft

The 2024 MLB Draft begins Sunday night as part of the MLB All-Star festivities, and the fate of many college teams hinges on the decisions of baseball executives, players, parents and their agents.

For casual fans who have not studied baseball’s draft in-depth, it’s daunting to understand exactly what is going on regarding slot values, team signing bonus pools and ultimately, the if, when and why players are drafted.

Why is a player taken in the first round vs.