Signing classes
Signing classes are defined by dated signing periods, not by an integer year. Period calendars have shifted over time.
Tracked signings are what BAI holds for a period, not the full class. Coverage per period and organization is listed on the Research page.
| Class | Opens | Closes | Tracked signings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 international signing period | 2026-01-15 | 2026-12-15 | 0 |
| 2025 international signing period | 2025-01-15 | 2025-12-15 | 0 |
| 2024 international signing period (MLB.com URL slug uses '2023-24') | 2024-01-15 | 2024-12-15 | 0 |
| 2023 international signing period (also styled '2022-23') | 2023-01-15 | 2023-12-15 | 0 |
| 2022 international signing period (officially styled '2021-22') | 2022-01-15 | 2022-12-15 | 0 |
| 2020-21 international signing period | 2021-01-15 | 2021-12-15 | 0 |
| 2019-20 international signing period | 2019-07-02 | 2020-10-15 | 0 |
| 2018-19 international signing period | 2018-07-02 | 2019-06-15 | 0 |
| 2017-18 international signing period | 2017-07-02 | 2018-06-15 | 50 |
| 2016-17 international signing period | 2016-07-02 | 2017-06-15 | 238 |
| 2015-16 international signing period | 2015-07-02 | 2016-06-15 | 8 |
| 2014-15 international signing period | 2014-07-02 | 2015-06-15 | 1 |