SEC isn't AA ball. They better schools will have around 10 players drafted but they begin their pro careers in the low minors. They have an advantage over high school players due to age and being from warm weather states but many of the high school and international players are hidden gems. One reason why I didn't care for the changes limiting draft to 20 rounds.12xu wrote: ↑09 Dec 2025 10:16 amHe should do well. Most college teams are below A ball in minors, but some teams from the SEC often have starting lineups as good as many AA minor league teams. 7 of the last 10 college World Series champions came from the SEC, and 7 of the last 10 runner ups also.ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑07 Dec 2025 15:50 pm It will be interesting to follow Doyle's progress in professional baseball. Great college stats but college is below the lowest level of pro ball.
For example Scherzer was drafted by the Cardinals out of high school in the 43rd round. 3 years later he was a first round pick.
Weather is a big factor in college baseball. Going memory which isn't great but I think Wichita State is the last cold weather school to win the national championship in the late 80's. The season starts in February.