The Big 12's BYU Cougars, however, have the toughest remaining path to the Final Four. They'll face No. 2-seed Alabama on Thursday and if they can clear that hurdle, they'd likely be facing No. 1 ...

The group of 17 hitters who made Opening Day roster with fewer than 100 games between the Minors and Majors includes four first-ballot Hall of Famers and two of the best athletes in baseball history.