quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
I have always been a fan of the college game. I just enjoy the intensity and the focus with which the college kids play the game.
Yep..
IMO...
- Excellent baseball - every player at every position can play the game, few gaps.
- Players are already "professional" but not too professional.
- Players are still really hungry to prove themselves.
- While seeking higher levels with a passion players are often playing for a cause bigger than themselves...a university.
- As a general rule the parents are really fun, heavily invested, passionate, but no longer "running the show".
- More likely to have/see players willing to buy into the team concept.
- Groundballs all get run out.
- Players bust their tails getting to positions.
- Most every player deserves my respect due his academic/athletic comittment.
- Perfect age, no longer boys not quite men...play like men....but still have dreams, upside and still some innocence.
- Ballparks are the perfect size, big enough to feel big league but not overwhelming. Big but still retain intimacy.
- Parking and access are easy.
- Built in University Fan support is genuine (generally).
- Heckling is creative.
- I am not wondering if a player is playing/promoted partly because of a big contract.
- Really fun to scout watch.
- Really fun to ponder any players MLB interest and shot of a draft pick of kids on your and other teams.
- College ball is mostly played on college campus's and most all college campus's have a unique and wonderful feel to them.
- College ball simply oozes "upside".
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