Reply to "Is travel experience necessary for HS ball?"

Midwest Mom1,000+ posts

Tenreasy, fellow Illinoisan here. I don't know any player on my son's high school team who doesn't play travel ball in the summer. Is it a requirement? No. I don't know about where you live, but house ball ends at about 6th grade where we live and the competition isn't as good. If you have a vibrant and competitive house league, then it might be a different story...

As others here say, the experience, competition and repetition helps your son develop his skills and be more competitive. If you can afford it, please do it if your son is serious about a high school baseball career. Since baseball is a cut sport, by the time he gets to trying out for varsity, there will likely be serious competition.

Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss more. Good luck!

10/9/1710:56 AM

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