Reply to "Do players Honestly know they are pro prospects or not"

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Do they know?

I certainly hope they do not know or care, only "enjoy the game"and learn, learn, learn from each AB, each pitch, each loss or victory.

During my 19 years with the Area Code games, the pro scouts cut players in tryouts, who later become 1st round drafts and Major League players.

Albert Pujols, Brian Roberts, Adam LaRoche,
Andy LaRoche and Bobby Bradley all were recommended by non-pro scouts for a Area Code team and played in the games.

There are two areas where scouts cannot evaluate in a one day tryout.

1. The heart [make-up]
2. The "bat"

If Pete Rose wanted to "walk on" to our tryout, he would receive the opportunity.
My son, Robert and I in 1997 conduct a tryout in Beijing, China and everyone "walk on".
It was a great experience.

Bob Williams

5/31/057:23 PM

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