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Dodgers, Brewers NLCS rosters show California's huge baseball pipeline

The upcoming NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers highlights California's historical dominance in developing professional baseball talent. Nearly 40 percent of the Brewers' NLDS roster and roughly 20 percent of the Dodgers' roster consist of players born in the state, including stars like Christian Yelich, Freddie Freeman, Tarik Skubal, and Trevor Megill.

While California's youth infrastructure and climate have long provided a competitive edge, scouts note that the landscape is shifting due to the rise of elite travel teams and the impact of NIL compensation on college recruitment.

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