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infielddad10,000+ posts

I don't know anything about Korea but have exposure to your other illustrations.

For those playing in Japan, the game is taught with a respect and discipline which is far closer to US football than baseball, from very young ages. Personally, I think the background of baseball in Japan correlates very well with the idea football teaches the mental focus and strength which is too often missing in our youth baseball.

Latin players are just a point of personal experience but I can assure you those with 6 figure bonuses can struggle in Milb. I have also seen a $1,000 senior sign (yes, football) pass by 6 figure bonus guys from Latin countries who had incredible tools, but were overwhelmed in Milb, probably for a lot of reasons.

7/29/1510:47 PM

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