Reply to "Player Age"

JucoDad5,000+ posts

I know two kids that were held back in 8th grade because they were young for their class - both exceptional ball players. At least that's what the parents said regarding the why, but I suppose it could have been for other reasons as well.

One flamed out in a P5 D1 freshman year (seemed like he struggled being an average freshman), but the other did well in a MM D1 and is currently pitching well In AAA for Detroit (I expect he'll get his MLB debut this year at 28).

Is it fair? I think it is if you're within the legal age for HS. I've got to believe it would be difficult to watch all your friends move on to HS while you hang back for another year. IMO it should be for reasons other than athletics, but that's a the parents call.

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