OTTAWA – The Baltimore Orioles are on the clock with the first overall selection in the 2022 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft that runs from July 17th – 19th with 20 rounds scheduled for the three-day event. Players with specific questions about eligibility should consult a Major League scout or Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. CANADIAN MLB DRAFT FACTS:Canada has been a “draft region” since 1991. Prior to that, Canadians playing in Canada were Free Agents, while Canadians playing at US Colleges or Universities were eligible for the draft. A record 48 Canadians were selected in the 2002 MLB First-Year Player Draft, marking the highest total since Canadians became eligible for the draft in 1991.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2022 19:48 UTC