The 1999 American League Board approved the method of redraft described below on January 12, 1999. This method is to be incorporated into the local league rulebook by the 1999 rules committee. The first portion of the selection process is a structured draft that aims to redistribute the more capable players every year. The second portion of the selection process is an open draft. Also, this method provides an equitable placement of players identified as options.
Every player is placed back into the selection process every season.
Every player, including managers' children, must try out to be eligible for selection. Every manager must rate every player, including all managers' children. Team manager or designate and league appointed mediators must be at all tryouts and will rate players independently. The individual lists will then be compiled, providing the player agent with a ranked list for that league. The compiled ranked list shall not be shared with anyone other than board members, player agent.