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Most baseball fans have seen the movie "Trouble with the Curve".  In the movie Bo Gentry is the stereotypical baseball Prima Dona who appears to be coddled and pandered to by everyone.  Ignoring the obvious baseball flaws (Like how someone built like that was referred to as a "Five Tool Player") Have you ever had a "Bo" on your team and if you did how did you handle it?

 

If not how would you handle it?

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Originally Posted by justbaseball:

Bo was always on the 'other team,' hypothetically speaking. 

 

(Sorry, your topic is fine, just couldn't resist). 

Not at all...I would interpret your response to mean that you (As of course I would be) are savvy enough to recognize the attitude and behavioral issues associated with his narcissism and let him play for another coach...very valid position...hypothetically speaking 

Originally Posted by MDBallDad:

Most baseball fans have seen the movie "Trouble with the Curve".  In the movie Bo Gentry is the stereotypical baseball Prima Dona who appears to be coddled and pandered to by everyone.  Ignoring the obvious baseball flaws (Like how someone built like that was referred to as a "Five Tool Player") Have you ever had a "Bo" on your team and if you did how did you handle it?

 

If not how would you handle it?

O.k. to try to clarify.  Have you ever had a player with Major league talent or even really high D1 talent who also had poor character, cared only about themselves and their goals, was rude and abusive to team-mates and the opposition.  One of those kids who demonstrates an entitlement attitude. If so how did you handle it?  I believe this happens more often in Football or other sports when they describe "Character Issues" but with top prospect talent.  But I was simply curious from the baseball perspective.  Would baseball coaches be willing to accept the "total jerk" factor in exchange for 3 hits, 1 HR and flawless defense, or a guaranteed 2 hit shutout?

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I had a "Bo" when I coached Babe Ruth baseball (when it was what kids played). The kid (14) was already a man physically at 6'2". I didn't know his weight. But he was built like a rock. He was fast as hell. He beat me in a foot race when I was one year removed from college ball running a 6.6.

This kid was destined to star in baseball and football in high school. His attitude got in the way. He told everyone he was the best. He acted entitled. He mentally tortured the younger players.

I warned him. One time I thought we were going to have a physical confrontation. Then I warned him he was in danger of being kicked off the team. Then to the shock of the team I kicked him off the team. Everyone relaxed, played well and we won the league championship.

The kid never played varsity baseball or football. He was kicked out of both high school programs. He did get a full ride though. He played football and baseball for State Penn.

There's a lot more to the story. He's the one kid I couldn't reach no matter what I tried. He's spent his life in and out of prison.

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