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Originally posted by RJM:

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Originally posted by Up in the Stands:

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Originally posted by Tx-Husker:

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it's far more likely a pitcher is drafted than a position player

Isn't that true at all levels? Just look at MLB rosters...around half the rosters are pitchers. They have to draft more pitchers than position players.

Both true statements. I ran a quick calculation of the 2011 draft results. There were a total of 1530 players drafted. The combined number RHP(573) and LHP(218) drafted was 791. That means 51% of ALL players drafted last year were pitchers.

No attempt was made to sort out the number between D1, D2, D3, and HS.

Thank you for making my point. I knew the overall numbers were about 50%. But D3 draftees are usually 65-70% pitchers. Going back to my original point it's because 90+ is 90+ no matter where it's measured. Whereas the position players don't consistly face top quality (D1 type) pitching the quality of competition they face is in question with the scouts.