PGStaff posted:One thing that I understand, but don't agree with... If it is $20,000 or $50,000 you automatically go to college. I get why people think that way, but everyone is in a different situation. There are some kids that are actually better off signing.
Also have a problem with what is called life changing money. Obviously that can't be the same amount for everyone. For Trump's kid what would life changing money be? Truth is there are kids out there that $50,000 would completely change their life. For others, $5 million won't change their life all that much.
The number of talented kids living in extreme poverty is amazing. Baseball is a way out for some of them. They can get some money, but more importantly they get an opportunity. Some of these opportunities become a career in baseball even after they are done playing.
Yep only 30% of the population over 25 has a 4 year degree. Why wouldn't a player that more than likely isn't destined to finish college (with or without baseball) take a $20K-$50K bonus out of High School?