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    TRAINING IS A YEAR-ROUND PROCESS

    Jul 01, 2020 4 minutes
    J.J. COOPER

    For decades, the debate has raged. Are 18-to-21-year-old prospects better served by developing in college programs or with professional instruction in the minor leagues?

    The issue has always been complex, with no universal answers. The calculation changes based on each player’s signing bonus out of high school. For example, a first-round pick could command $4 million, whereas a mid-round pick might get $250,000 or even $100,000 if drafted after the 10th round.

    But as we enter for the 2020s, the debate seems to be reaching a conclusion. College baseball has won. Or, more accurately, Major League Baseball has

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