Often people talk about the importance of education over baseball. The long odds of being a MLB player vs. The realistic chance to earn a great living with a good degree.
Well, these people are right! No doubt about it! However, there is much more to baseball than being a Major League player. It is a gigantic industry that employs a very large number of people, including executives, techs, and just about any job description you can think of. There are some extremely high paying positions in baseball in addition to playing the game.
Here is an example...
My youngest son had a high school teammate that was a highest level student. This kid absolutely loved baseball and worked very hard at the game. He became a pretty good player with a great passion for the game.
His academic achievements gave him many college options. In the end, he choose Princeton! After graduating from Princeton, then I believe he finished Law School at UVA. He specialized in Sports Law concentrating on the game he loved so much.
Fast forward... He is now Vice President and General Council for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He found a way to have his cake and eat it too! Remember that baseball is much bigger than just the players. There are many opportunities.
