Annual Programming Calendar

Rookie Program
This is a joint program with the MLBPA designed to provide guidance and identify resources for players on the verge of Major League careers. Topics include healthy relationships, security and safe driving, prohibited substances, sports betting, and community building and development. Experts in finance, health & wellness, media relations and sports psychology work closely with the players to address many of the issues that often arise during this transition.

Coach Development Program
All coaches and staff interacting with players are invited to receive this training on our policies to ensure that they can appropriately support players and make informed decisions regarding player development.

First-Year Player & Parent Program
This program is for players who sign under the International Amateur Talent System between the Jan. 15-Dec. 15 signing period. This Program aims to introduce players and their parents/guardians to Major League Baseball’s policies and provide them with guidance, support and resources as they begin to make decisions about and in furtherance of their careers. Topics include healthy relationships, security and safe driving, prohibited substances, sports betting, social media, and community building and development. Additional sessions are coordinated throughout the year for parents via Zoom. This program is available in English and Spanish. Language interpretation services are available for other languages.

DSL Coach Development Program
This program aims to provide coaches in the DR Academies with the same policy education and training DSL players receive from MLB throughout the year.

Player Transition Program (PTP)
This program is designed to guide international players who are placed on the domestic roster for the first time. A wide array of topics are addressed, including learning English and new customs, community building and development, mental wellness, prohibited substances, sports betting, healthy relationships, social media, financial responsibility and more.

En Base
This program is designed to provide DSL players with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about their careers through a sequence of topics such as community building and development, security and safe driving, healthy relationships, prohibited substances, sports betting, social media, financial responsibility and mental wellness. A variety of other topics are also available at the Club’s request. The program is conducted through in-person sessions at the DR academies and Zoom webinars.

En Base

MLB Draft Combine
The Draft Combine is an educational orientation designed to provide participating players with the necessary tools, resources and support to help ensure that they make informed decisions as they begin a potential transition to professional baseball. Topics include healthy relationships, security and safe driving, prohibited substances, financial responsibility, mental wellness, and community building and development.

En Base

Ahead in the Count
MLB’s internal staff and approved consultants conduct sessions covering topics of importance to the off-field development of young players. Topics include healthy relationships, security and safe driving, prohibited substances, sports betting, financial responsibility, mental wellness, community building and development, social media and more. This program is available in English and Spanish. Language interpretation services are available for other languages.

Prospects & Expectations
Half-day program conducted for more than 200 players participating in the Arizona Fall League getting ready to take the next big step into the Majors. Topics include healthy relationships, security and safe driving, prohibited substances, sports betting, mental wellness, community building and development, social media and more.