The MLB and MLBPA agreed on a new CBA on November 22nd, 2011, and it has some major implications on the MLB draft beginning in 2012.

Draft Pick Compensation:
1. The Elias Ranking system for ‘Type A’ and ‘Type B’ free agents has been eliminated.
2. A new draft pick compensation system will be put in place.
a. A player has to be with the team for the entire season for them to get compensation.
b. The former club has to offer him a guaranteed 1-year deal worth the average salary of the 125 highest paid players from the prior season. The offer must be made by the end of the 5 day ‘quiet period’ and the player will have 7 days whether to accept the offer or not.
c. A team signing a player that would require compensation will give up their 1st round pick, unless they are picking in the top 10. If they pick in the top 10, they would give up their 2nd highest pick.
d. The players former team will receive a pick at the end of the 1st round. Reverse order of winning percentage will be used in determining the order.

1st Round Mock | Sandwich Round Mock

Update: Jan. 24th - Team tendencies and needs have not been taken into consideration for this 2012 MLB mock draft.

Draft#:1

Mark Appel

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/190 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Stanford

Draft#:2

Lucas Giolito

Ht/Wt:6' 6"/220 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Harvard-Westlake School (CA)

Draft#:3

Byron Buxton

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/175 lbs
Position: OF
School: Appling County HS (GA)

Draft#:4

Devin Marrero

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/172 lbs
Position: SS
School: Arizona State

Draft#:5

Kevin Gausman

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/190 lbs
Position: RHP
School: LSU

Draft#:6

Lance McCullers

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/195 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Jesuit HS (FL)

Draft#:7

Mike Zunino

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/215 lbs
Position: C
School: Florida

Draft#:8

Trey Williams

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/210 lbs
Position: 3B
School: Valencia HS (CA)

Draft#:9

Carlos Correa

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/190 lbs
Position: SS
School: Puerto Rico B.A.

Draft#:10

Mike Wacha

Ht/Wt:6' 6"/180 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Texas A&M

Draft#:11

Chris Beck

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/190 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Georgia Southern

Draft#:12

Walker Weichel

Ht/Wt:6' 6"/200 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Olympia HS (FL)

Draft#:13

Max Fried

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/170 lbs
Position: LHP
School: Olympia HS (FL)

Draft#:14

Victor Roache

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/225 lbs
Position: 1B/OF
School: Georgia Southern

Draft#:15

David Dahl

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/185 lbs
Position: OF
School: Oak Mountain HS (AL)

Draft#:16

Kenny Diekroeger

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/200 lbs
Position: SS
School: Stanford

Draft#:17

Joey Gallo

Ht/Wt:6' 5"/205 lbs
Position: 3B
School: Bishop Gorman HS (NV)

Draft#:18

Stryker Trahan

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/220 lbs
Position: C
School: Acadiana HS (LA)

Draft#:19*

Albert Almora

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/175 lbs
Position: OF
School: Marion Christian Academy (FL)

Draft#:20

Jake Barrett

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/220 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Arizona State

Draft#:21

Mitchell Traver

Ht/Wt:6' 7"/250 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Houston Christian (TX)

Draft#:22*

Matt Smoral

Ht/Wt:6' 8"/225 lbs
Position: LHP
School: Solon HS (OH)

Draft#:23

CJ Hinojosa

Ht/Wt:5' 11"/185 lbs
Position: SS
School: Klein Collins (TX)

Draft#:24

Gavin Cecchini

Ht/Wt:6' 1"/180 lbs
Position: SS
School: Barbe HS (LA)

Draft#:25

Hunter Virant

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/175 lbs
Position: LHP
School: Camarillo HS (CA)

Draft#:26

Nick Williams

Ht/Wt:6' 3"/195 lbs
Position: OF
School: Ball High School (TX)

Draft#:27*

Tayore Cherry

Ht/Wt:6' 9"/260 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Vandalia Butler City (OH)

Draft#:28

Rio Ruiz

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/200 lbs
Position: 3B
School: Bishop Amat Memorial HS (CA)

Draft#:29

Marcus Stromen

Ht/Wt:5' 9"/180 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Duke

Draft#:30

Lucas Sims

Ht/Wt:6' 2"/195 lbs
Position: RHP
School: Barbe HS (LA)

Draft#:31*

Lewis Brinson

Ht/Wt:6' 4"/180 lbs
Position: OF
School: Coral Springs HS (FL)

 

# 19 - St. Louis receives LA Angels 2012 1st round pick as compensation for the Angels signing Type A free agent Albert Pujols.

# 22 - Toronto receives compensation for failure to sign 2011 1st round pick Tyler Beede.

# 27 - Milwaukee receives Detroit's 2012 1st round pick as compensation for the Phillies signing type A free agent Prince Fielder.

# 31 - Boston receives Philadelphia 2012 1st round pick as compensation for the Phillies signing type A free agent Jonathan Papelbon.

1st Sandwich Round Compensation Notes
# 32 - Minnesota receives compensation for the Rockies signing Michael Cuddyer, modified Type A .

# 33 - San Diego receives compensation for the Marlins signing Heath Bell, modified Type A.

# 34 - Oakland receives compensation for the Twins signing Josh Willingham, modified Type A.

# 35 - NY Mets receives compensation for the Marlins signing Jose Reyes, Type A.

# 36 - St. Louis receives compensation for the Angels signing Albert Pujols, Type A.

# 37 - Boston receives compensation for the Phillies signing Jonathan Papelbon, Type A.

# 38 - Milwaukee receives compensation for the Tigers signing Prince Fielder, Type A.

# 39 - Texas receives compensation for the Angels signing C.J. Wilson, Type A.

# 40 - Philadelphia receives compensation for the Reds signing Ryan Madsen, modified Type A.

# 41 - Houston receives compensation for the Pirates signing Clint Barmes, Type B.

# 42 - Minnesota receives compensation for the Diamondbacks signing Jason Kubel, Type B.

# 43 - Chicago Cubs receives compensation for the Brewers signing Aramis Ramirez, Type B.

# 44 - San Diego receives compensation for the Dodgers signing Aaron Harang, Type B.

# 45 - Pittsburgh receives compensation for the Twins signing Ryan Doumit, Type B.

# 46 - Colorado receives compensation for the Dodgers signing Mark Ellis, Type B.

# 47 - Oakland receives compensation for the Cubs signing David DeJesus, Type B.

# 48 - Chicago White Sox receives compensation for the Marlins signing Mark Buehrle, Type B.

# 49 - Cincinnati receives compensation for the Rockies signing Ramon Hernandez, Type B.

# 50 - Toronto receives compensation for the Mets signing Frank Francisco, Type B.

# 51 - LA Dodgers receives compensation for the Pirates signing Rod Barajas, Type B.

# 52 - St. Louis receives compensation for the Tigers signing Octavio Dotel, Type B.

# 53 - Texas receives compensation for the Blue Jays signing Darren Oliver, Type B.

# 54 - Chicago Cubs receive compensation for the Rays signing Carlos Pena, Type B

# 55 - Toronto receives compensation for the Mets signing Jon Rauch, Type B.

# 56 - Cincinnati receives compensation for the Blue Jays signing Francisco Cordero, Modified Type B.

# 57 - San Diego receives compensation for failure to sign 2011 sandwich-rounder Brett Austin.

# 58 - Toronto receives compensation for the Rays signing Jose Molina, Type B.

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