A tournament pitting players against each other from the two states that typically produce among the highest volume of Major League talent will come to fruition in two weeks, as Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday the inaugural States Play tournament, which will showcase some of the top rising seniors from Texas and California over a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington from Aug. 24-26. The Rangers are co-hosting the event, and rosters were selected by MLB and USA Baseball.
Adding to the fabric of what MLB hopes will be a highly successful and potentially long-term tournament will be Major League representation on hand from both California and Texas, most notably through coaching.