One of the great advantages of having the 2014 Major League Baseball draft take place right before the College World Series begins is the way it brings players to the forefront of fans who would otherwise have a casual interest in this event. 

College baseball has always been a niche sport, but the widespread popularity of the draft and added exposure, thanks to ESPN's coverage, has allowed it to grow in recent years. Now everyone knows who the top teams in the country are (Virginia, Vanderbilt, Louisville, TCU) and the stars leading those teams. 

As the college world descends on Omaha for the start of the 2014 College W...

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