The Brewers and Rays are bringing several former college standouts to a World Series between two franchises still seeking their first championship. The rosters feature players from programs across the country, including Golden Spikes Award winner Andrew Vaughn and Georgia Tech batting standout Chandler Simpson. Brandon Woodruff’s availability remains uncertain as Milwaukee finalizes its roster.

By the Numbers
  • 8th World Series matchup between franchises that have never won a title.
  • 25-plus years since either franchise last won a championship.
  • 3 players on the two rosters have previous World Series experience; none played college baseball.
  • Vaughn hit .374 with 50 home runs in 160 games at California.
  • Simpson batted .433 at Georgia Tech and led Division I with 1.87 hits per game.
Yes, But

College credentials don’t guarantee a spot on the field: Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff was still working back from shoulder inflammation, and the final 26-man rosters were not yet official.

What's Next

The teams’ rosters will be finalized before Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 23, clarifying whether Woodruff can join Milwaukee for the series.

Bottom Line

This World Series is a showcase of the college paths behind today’s major leaguers—and a first title for either franchise would make the matchup historic.