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66% of 1st Round MLB draft picks will play at least 1 day in the Big Leagues. (34% never make it) 49% of 2nd Round MLB draft picks will play at least 1 day in the Big Leagues. (51% never make it) Out of those players, less than half will ever make it to Arbitration (3 years of service time). Out of those players, less than a third will ever make it to Free Agency (6 years of service time). Yet top draft picks sign for anywhere from $2,000,000 to $10,000,000. My latest YouTube video walks through the true value of a signing bonus and what MLB draftees should consider. https://lnkd.in/ekw7XCAg

MLB season is officially here! While yesterday marked the start of the season in the US and Canada, the Dodgers and Padres kicked off the regular season last week in South Korea. This season, MLB games will also be played in London and Mexico City, as the league aims to grow baseball around the world. If you're interested in gauging baseball interest and consumption in these World Tour stops, check out our global Nielsen Fan Insights data. #MLBOpeningDay #BaseballAroundTheWorld #NielsenFanInsights #NielsenSports

Is the New MLB Trend Relievers Turned Starters? Is the Opener Officially Dead? | Chapter 113 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Analyzing the trend of relievers transitioning into starting pitchers in baseball this season. They discuss whether Jordan Hicks and Reynaldo Lopez are legitimate starters. Additionally, they revisit the concept of the Opener, originally popularized by the Rays but actually originating from the WBC in Cuba. The discussion also dives into the potential future of the Opener in MLB. https://lnkd.in/gjYG_fRX