I searched past topics and didn't see this one addressed. Let's assume that a player participates in baseball because it is fun, love for the game, something to do, exercise, girl magnet, etc. There is another reason though - baseball at the next level. Aside from the previous assumptions, a player plays high school baseball to try to get a college scholarship. The reward time period is defined by hs graduation and enrollment into college at a discounted rate. Besides the assumptions, college player plays due to the financial obligation towards a possible degree, and the possibility of going to the next level. A college player gets drafted to play in the minors, and their reward is to make it to the show, with no definite time period. Thus, my question is how long does a player stay in the minors until they realize it will never happen? Injuries are unfortunately pretty straight forward in forcing the dream ending. Is it when he no longer loves the game? Or when he is broke living on $1200/mt salary? Or when the parents for various reasons stop with their financial help? Or is it something else or a combination? Then looking back do you feel "if I gave it another year or two I could have made it" regret? As I mentioned in other topics my son is in the minors. Barring any career ending injury he is "projected" to hit the show as early as 2019. In a tiny part of my mind though it would be difficult to swallow if he never makes it. I count my blessing every day he is healthy, playing and producing. He is at a level that has been only in my dreams. Of course he is of the mindset he will make it sooner than later which is normal for a player. I am just curious what to look out for in those who have gone through it. Love this site!!
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