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Align MLB Draft with College World Series, Proposes Insider

5/8/2025

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College baseball often finds itself overshadowed by the glitz of football and basketball, with the MLB Draft's midseason timing contributing to its plight. Insider A.J. Pierzynski proposes a game-changing idea: aligning the draft with the College World Series to elevate the sport's profile. The upcoming 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta promises to showcase rising stars like FSU's Jamie Arnold and high school sensation Kayson Cunningham.

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Story summary

College baseball often finds itself overshadowed by the glitz of football and basketball, with the MLB Draft's midseason timing contributing to its plight. Insider A.J. Pierzynski proposes a game-changing idea: aligning the draft with the College World Series to elevate the sport's profile. The upcoming 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta promises to showcase rising stars like FSU's Jamie Arnold and high school sensation Kayson Cunningham.