This is the kind of information (feedback), that we need to hear about on these web pages. That is the point I was trying to make when it comes to evaluating future stars. Jim is an excellent player, but for some reason, he didn't get to go and play at a D1 school. Now, he has an opportunity, and a pretty good one, to play at a better level. He worked hard and turned it into something much more important and special. This is the "heart, passion, make-up" I was talking about.
I know for a fact that players who my son and I had the opportunity to meet, and he had a chance to work with, have done really well in their freshman and sophomore years at college. Unfortunately you don't always hear about it in the local papers. Kids like Bryan Tews, Dan Price, Griffin Baum, Matt Bolt, have utilized their own opportunities. Then there are the ones that were given such great chances to play at the college or pro level, and they just WASTED everyones time!!!!!!! Sorry, but it is true.
By the way, "jmjvj" I'm glad that you posted on this topic, I haven't had a chance to congratulate Jim on his NJCAA Division II All Tournament Team selection.
This is what I'm taking about, a player that has the 'make-up' to play college baseball.
Boomer