Hello old friends?
Well I'm old for sure...most say I'm friendly...but we've never met in person or cyber wise so I'll wing a hearty
hello your way...
I think you've already received some good advice regarding your son's fortunes. Remember that whatever benchmarks he acheived in the past still exist...they aren't erased.
Have him build on his past accomplishments and then work hard at getting him and his renewed abilities noticed...perhaps by fresh sets of eyes.
As a parent I can only imagine putting myself in your shoes...it would be driving me nuts not knowing for certain what had happened over the past two years. Your seemingly calm approach speaks well for you...I'm sure you've been very supportive of your son...he needs that support to continue.
To find out just what happened may never happen, but still, it would be helpful to find out if those factors that may have been limiting your son were factors that he has control over or if they were beyond his control.
Obviously if they are factors of the type that he has control over then structure a plan to overcome these obstacles and move forward...as others have noted...he's young and has plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
If, on the otherhand, you have determined that the factors are totally out of your control then this presents an entirely different challenge...not unsurmountable...just more difficult. Other members on this site, who have a better understanding of the
inner workings of baseball, would be helpful to your son in his quest to get noticed and back on the road to the top.
Nice meeting you Sark and much success to you and your son.
