njbb posted:Players and parents need to be informed to make a decision for their family, but It doesn't matter if the statistics are 1 % or 99% each player will decide on their own if they use the CSP or not.
My player didn't have a large signing bonus but he went pro out of hs and THAT was life changing ...(not the money.) He followed his dream, played ball, traveled all over the country .he was on a first name basis with current and future hall of famers, met movie stars ,politicians and made life long friends. He got a college education on MLB's dime, has a baseball related job that he enjoys and His wife found her job working with MLB and NFL players because of their baseball connection.
Very few will get a 2 million $ signing bonus VERY few. Life has no guarantees, you can make a perfect plan...then life happens. So be informed and do whats important to you.
Hi njbb! Thanks for checking in! I agree that playing pro ball IS a life changing experience for most. It was for mine too and so was the college experience.
You are right, you can make a perfect plan, it doesnt always work out. Being prepared in some ways for your future is what is important.
FWIW, sons office is the field, probably always will be, he has friends making 3 times as much but not necessarily happy with their career choice.
Something to think about.
Hope all is well with you and the family!