The greatest MLB player from every state

Cubbies Crib evaluated and selected the greatest Major League Baseball player born in each US state based on peak performance, career totals, and historical impact. The methodology strictly requires that each player was born in the designated state, regardless of where they grew up or played high school baseball. Notable selections include Willie Mays for Alabama over Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds representing California, and Babe Ruth chosen for Maryland.

Other highlighted selections include Curt Schilling for Alaska, Cody Bellinger for Arizona, Brooks Robinson for Arkansas, Roy Halladay for Colorado, Mo Vaughn for Connecticut, and active player Paul Goldschmidt for Delaware. The outlet also selected Chipper Jones for Florida, Ty Cobb for Georgia, Rickey Henderson for Illinois, Don Mattingly for Indiana, and Walter Johnson for Kansas.