Evan Gattis? David Freese? Didn't Daniel Nava not play for at least two years because he was the equipment manager for his college or something like that? Or are they just seen are extraordinary talents, and exemptions? What about kids who redshirt? I know kids here that redshirt, and don't even go to practice or games. Heck, I even know some kids who redshirted for a year and went to ASU or UofA full time, during that timeframe. Like, at least if I were to redshirt or not play for a year, I'd be doing something everyday to get better.
Not trying to argue or troll by any means, and I see and understand what you all are trying to tell me.
FlyEmirates7,
Committed players take a "keep swimming or die" attitude and realize their only chance to move ahead is to stay on a roster some place where they can play.
That's why you see so many college players start at a D1, drop down to D2/D3 and sometimes drop down again to NAIA if that's what it takes to keep playing. They know the only way to attract the attention of coaches at the level they want to play is to play well some place else. If you're not on a roster and in a line up, you're not in the game.
Citing MLB exceptions is only relevant if you have MLB-level talent and commitment. 99.99+% of baseball players find their options continuously narrow each year as they get older. There are many more exit ramps than on ramps. Once players voluntarily take an exit ramp, they are usually done.