Would they get better by playing with the best or against the best competition?
Great point. I think playing with better players gets you better. Playing against the best competition is what you always want to do to be the best you can.
I suspect though you are under the impression that some players on the best teams are not the best players. Those players may or not get better. It all depends on how practices are run and if they truly see quality field time in tournaments.
Many times we all get wrapped up on the team rather than what's best for the player.
