Tennessee 5th among states in draft picks

[NighthawkVol]

This state is full of baseball talent. That’s why Vol baseball was a sleeping giant.

 

[@1RBFjr]

This state is full of baseball talent. That’s why Vol baseball was a sleeping giant.

That would look different if based on population.

 

[NighthawkVol]

That would look different if based on population.

Yep. Per capita, this is even more impressive.

 

[cncchris33]

This state is full of baseball talent. That’s why Vol baseball was a sleeping giant.

I'm surprised to not see Georgia on that list. Wonder where they land?

 

[NighthawkVol]

I'm surprised to not see Georgia on that list. Wonder where they land?

Had the same thought.

 

[cardvolfan]

This state is full of baseball talent. That’s why Vol baseball was a sleeping giant.

Top 5 in the country. Lots of great baseball in our own backyard.

 

[savannahfan]

Top 5 in the country. Lots of great baseball in our own backyard.

Always has been... Back when I was a kid, and long before, being from a rural area the word about a really good prospect had to be word of mouth from a big leaguer or "someone knew someone". I have a story about a player from Corinth Ms. named Don Blasingame that points this out.

 

[cardvolfan]

Always has been... Back when I was a kid, and long before, being from a rural area the word about a really good prospect had to be word of mouth from a big leaguer or "someone knew someone". I have a story about a player from Corinth Ms. named Don Blasingame that points this out.

I remember Don Blasingame.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

That would look different if based on population.

Tennessee and NC would be deadlocked at first if that was used. NC 0.4 per 100,000 and Tennessee 0.39

 

[wmcovol]

Is that Tennessee residents or players in Tennessee? For example Dollander is from Ga but was he included in Tennessee?

Tennessee baseball is very underrated. My son played HS baseball against an American League MVP & CY Young winner. Both played within 5 miles of each other. That’s pretty strong

 

[StarRaider]

i would expect georgia to be in the top 5 based on atl alone.... and arizona based on a similar population to TN and better baseball weather in Feb/March aka winter

 

[GenRRN]

Tennessee and NC would be deadlocked at first if that was used. NC 0.4 per 100,000 and Tennessee 0.39

Out here doing the real work!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Tennessee and NC would be deadlocked at first if that was used. NC 0.4 per 100,000 and Tennessee 0.39

I’m impressed. I knew a stats nerd would bring the beef! Thank you!

 

[preacherman20]

Is that Tennessee residents or players in Tennessee? For example Dollander is from Ga but was he included in Tennessee?

Tennessee baseball is very underrated. My son played HS baseball against an American League MVP & CY Young winner. Both played within 5 miles of each other. That’s pretty strong

I think they counted both. Residents and college players

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I’m impressed. I knew a stats nerd would bring the beef! Thank you!

When I saw the comment about using population I couldn’t help myself!! Retired engineer