@SomeBaseballDad posted:Dude, respectfully, you are just living in a different era. No one cares about that shit anymore. If they did the kid would be playing pro ball because skill wise, he was close enough and he had the "heart"/desire. It's just cold hard skill/ability. Not hard to find examples of players who were paid big time and washed out because they just didn't care.
At the highest levels of any lucrative profession, talent evens out - everyone's got it, in abundance. What separates those who make it to the very top vs those who languish just below is desire, i.e. is someone earning $10mm+ year paying attention to the nuances that will make them and their team better? Or are they just riding their talent along and cashing their checks?
Based upon your response it's clear you've never operated at the highest level of a high-profile endeavor. Which is why what Bob says seems nonsensical to you.