quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Contrary to all that, I do not assume that kids who are not drafted cannot play. One could argue that 30 teams passed on them 50 times but there is group-think out there that is far from perfect. I would encourage a kid to pursue a free-agent opportunity if they believe they can play. That is the most important part of the whole equation - it starts with a belief. Lots of people tell us lots of guys can play but after the contracts are signed, it's produce or go home. Some guys refuse to be told no and refuse to give up their beliefs in themselves. It takes talent no doubt but it takes an iron will to develop it and more importantly deal with the failure that inevitably comes along with it.
That is so very true, there are lots of guys on teams that didn't give up I know of quite a few in son's organization. The biggest part is finding the scout to beleive in you, that's tough.