quote:Originally posted by YoungGunDad:
He only pitched I think 20+ innings so I know his arm can't be tired or sore.
Just curious if most players would jump all over this opportunity to improve themselves
Was that just in pro ball, where was he before he was drafted? They may have wanted him to get in more innings as well. That happens. But he doesn't have to, that's his decision.
As far as improving yourself, depends on whose going to help in the improvement, do not always assume that instruction is better in the minor leagues. That's a misconception. JMO.
Some organizations are better at developing players than others, that's not meant to be a dig, but that is just the way it is, especially for pitchers.
Keep in mind that the purpose of milb is continuosly learning your craft, I am not sure how much true instruction goes on for 4 weeks in the fall and then retained for spring training.
I know of a player that turned down instuction to go work with his HS coach who got him drafted in the first place.