The MLB Draft is an integral part of Major League Baseball (MLB) as it allows all the teams to sign the next generation of baseball players for the future. These players often belong from different colleges or high schools in the United States and start their baseball journey there. They also manage to impress the scouts of the MLB teams which helps them to get selected during the time of the MLB Draft.
The 2024 MLB Draft will represent the mid-way point of the 2024 MLB season along with the MLB All-Star game. Held from July 14, 2024 to July 16, 2024, the event will see MLB teams once again selecting new players from colleges and high schools who will then start their professional journey in the minors. Moreover, these players will officially be signing their first professional contracts with MLB teams and and get a signing bonus in return. Notably, the MLB Draft has been held in different parts of the United States since then for the benefit of the fans.
Location of the 2024 MLB Draft
The state of Texas, United States has been chosen as the location of the 2024 MLB Draft. It will be held at Arlington, Texas, United States as per mlb.com and the Fort Worth Stockyards will be the host of the game as per sportstravelmagazine.com. Notably, Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, United States is the place where the MLB Draft will be taking place.
The MLB Draft will start on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 7pm ET and will include the first round and the second round. It will then continue on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2 pm ET with rounds three to then. Finally, the MLB Draft will come to an end on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2 pm ET with conducting the remaining rounds as per clutchpoints.com.
Ways to Watch the 2024 MLB Draft
The boradcast partners for the 2024 MLB Draft have already been chosen. The draft can be seen and streamed on ESPN, ESPN+ the MLB network and app and Fubo TV as per clutchpoints.com.
Notably on Day 1, Sunday, July 14, 2024, the first round of the MLB Draft can be seen on ESPN. However, fans need to tune into ESPN+ and the MLB Network to stream the rest of the day’s events. The events of Day 2, Monday, July 15, 2024, and Day 3, Tuesday July 16, 2024 can be streamed directly on the MLB Network and the MLB app. Alternatively, fans can also choose to watch the 2024 MLB Draft live on fuboTV.
FAQ's On MLB Draft
A. The location for the 2024 MLB Draft is Arlington, Texas, United States.
A. There will be 614 picks in the 2024 MLB Draft.
A. A player can be drafted multiple times in the MLB based on his eligibility.
A. Yes, the New York Mets will get the #19 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
A. A lottery system has been in use to determine the MLB Draft order since 2023. It determines the first six overall picks of the draft.
