quote:My standard answer is "I wasn't good enough." Not only is that answer true (in my case) but it's the only answer that doesn't sound like sour grapes or take an hour to explain.
I like this.
My son is one of those plugging away.NDFA picked up out of college as a senior.Had a good first summer in Rookie ball.
Has been invited back for Spring.He knows the odds.The general population has no idea what these young men go through.
There are good players who dont make it as TPM said,only so much room at the top.
I had a converstaion at a dinner party last year when my son signed.The guy is a successful lawyer.He asked me why I was letting my son waste his time,make no money when the odds are that he will never earn a living from baseball.
First I told him,1.my son is an adult and it ishis life
I tried to explain passion,dreams,opportunity,It was like talking to a alien.He couldnt understand why my son would not just go get a job and start his professional career.
As well most people dont think he or most will make it.
The player has to have the fortitude to go against all the naysayers.But it builds character.
It is something others dont understand unless you have been through it.
I wonder how many have regrets at the end of their careers.