PLAYER PROGRAMS
MLB Player Programs empowers players with the training and resources to excel both on and off the field, fostering successful careers and advancing the standards of Major League Baseball.
Annual Programming Calendar
January
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.
February
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.
March
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.
April
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.
May
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.
June
July
En Base
August
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.