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Source: BroBible
Summary
The Detroit Tigers reportedly made a $4 million pre-agreement with 12-year-old Dominican prospect Kevin Sosa, which is not a legal contract but a verbal deal to be signed when he turns 16. MLB rules prohibit signing players under 16, but such pre-agreements are common in international scouting. Sosa is described as an elite talent with advanced skills. The practice has raised concerns about enforcement and ethics. MLB owners are considering raising the minimum signing age to 18.
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The habit gets a new name.
Twelve-year-olds are now signing futures.
Money talks, even if the kid can’t sign.
Baseball’s got a new age group: pre-teen pros.
It’s not a contract, it’s a promise.
Baseball’s future is a 12-year-old with a $4 million dream.
Author: Evan Null
