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Zeynep Yavic

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Track Experience Gives Baseball Players an Edge, Yet MLB Scouts Miss It

A new research paper shows that professional baseball players with high school track backgrounds outperform their peers, but MLB teams continue to overlook this advantage.

Jul 26, 2026

Multisport Experience Gives Baseball Players a Competitive Edge, Study Finds

A new analysis shows that high school athletes who compete in track outperform baseball‑only peers in the majors, highlighting the hidden benefits of multisport play and raising questions about early specialization.

Jul 26, 2026