This is all thanks to the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) implemented in the recent Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). It is noted that International Picks are not yet approved. This is pending approval of an International Draft and its inclusion in the new CBA. So the Padres will only be eligible for the Amateur Draft pick if he wins ROTY. ***How do MLB clubs earn PPI picks? In brief, an MLB team can earn a draft pick after the first round if a PPI-eligible player completes one year of service as a rookie and then becomes a contender for a major award. Specifically, the player must either win the league’s Rookie of the Year award or place in the top three in MVP or Cy Young voting before qualifying for arbitration. ***How can a player achieve PPI eligibility? There are a few ways this can happen. One year of service requires 172 days on an active roster, meaning players with little or no MLB service time need to break camp with the team or be called up within two weeks of Op...