The greatest MLB player from every state

An article examining the greatest baseball player born in each U.S. state uses birthplace as the sole criterion and considers factors including career performance, peak achievement, playoff contributions, and overall impact on the game. For Alabama, Willie Mays from Westfield edges out Hank Aaron from Mobile, with Mays' 24 All-Star selections, two MVP awards, 12 Gold Gloves, and combination of offensive and defensive excellence giving him the advantage despite Aaron's 755 home runs. Curt Schilling, born in Anchorage, represents Alaska as the state's greatest baseball player.

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