Trust In Him..." Thus, my question is how long does a player stay in the minors until they realize it will never happen?"
Well, MLB controls the player for 7 yrs...Players need to be progressing at least 1 level a yr...VERY few make 2 levels in a season...It all depends on team needs during the season...who will contribute to the W...who's hurt & for how long?...who's "lucky star" is shining brightest at the moment?...Who's the leader vs who's just kicking dirt on the plate or backtalking or throwing a hissy-pissy? Who is learning the "game within the game"? Who has the Team invested more $$$'s in??? Those dollars speak volumns & give the player a bit of an advantage...
Can the kid cope with the moves up & down several times during a season & still be mentally & emotionally at his best? How long can he accept his teamates "getting the call"...Can he stay humble until it's "his turn", then perform well enough to keep the new assignment?
See, it's just way too complicated to be fretting, wondering, thinking or even considering any of these crappy parts of pro ball!
So, my advise...follow your handle...Trust In Him!