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Reply to "Baseball in 15 - 2O years."

I'll just say this.  It's all about steps and levels.  There is nothing wrong with playing "travel ball" as a youth.  There are many types of programs to choose from -- glorified rec league to semi-pro.  Pick what works for you, have fun and play.  There is a learning process there -- compete and get better.  The goal should be to contribute in HS. 

Once in HS, then you decide whether you want to play at the "next level."  And work to get yourself there.  But as others have said, be realistic.  That means for most, traveling around the country to showcases is a waste of time/money for recruiting purposes.  But everyone thinks you need to be there to be "seen."  If your legit D1, sure that's probably true to provide maximum opportunities.  But for most, you just clog up the park.  We know several kids who did it -- they were D3 players and traveled from AZ to GA.  Guess where they ended up.  At the local D3s -- all less than an hour away from home.  No scholarship, lots of money spent. 

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