The 2008-09 player rankings compiled by the Elias Sports Bureau are used to compare players and to determine compensation for free agent signings.
The rankings combine stats such as batting average, home runs and RBI for hitters and innings, ERA, saves and strikeouts for pitchers.
Type A players are among the top 20% at their grouping and a team losing a Type A free agent to another club receives a draft pick from that club.
Type B players are among 21% to 40% in their grouping and a team losing a Type B free agent to another club receives a 'sandwich' pick between rounds of the amateur draft.
Players are grouped by the league they were in on August 31 of the 2009 season and players in bold are eligible for free agency.
