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Draft dilemma: Go pro or go to college?

By Wayne MazzoniJune 17, 2019

Tyler Beede (Auburn, Mass.) opted for Vandy after being drafted in 2011, then signed with the Giants in 2014. (Getty Images)

To go pro or to go (or stay in) college? This has been a question that many top baseball players have faced over the years.

For the best baseball prospects, they have a college scholarship in hand and have made a college commitment, yet they also are selected by a major-league team in the MLB draft. Both represent amazing opportunities and the culmination of many dreams.

For some, the answer or choice is clear, but for others, it’s the most confusing time of their lives. Here is a look at both sides of the decision.

Tags: MLB Draft, Recruiting Advice

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