reading thru most of the threads why is the end all be all pro ball-----why cant it be being the best college player the boy can be?
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...or the best high school player?
I've been having the same thoughts.
Seems like many of the most active contributors are blessed to have children that were of the 1% of the population that was talented enough to make money playing a child's game. Thats great.
But there is a whole lot more out there then pro ball.
Rich
www.PlayInSchool.com
I've been having the same thoughts.
Seems like many of the most active contributors are blessed to have children that were of the 1% of the population that was talented enough to make money playing a child's game. Thats great.
But there is a whole lot more out there then pro ball.
Rich
www.PlayInSchool.com
How about taking the ride as far as it can go...
HS, College or Pros....
If you know it’s not in the cards and have realistic expectations - set a goal, whatever it is and try to obtain it.
For those undersize players or fringe players who the coach doesn't even know their name senior year in HS - prove to coach you deserve to not only be on the team but play.
To those who were told your never going to make it to college baseball - all you have to is be offered a baseball scholarship. That way you KNOW you were good enough to get a scholarship - regardless of where it is at or how much.
For those who want to make the pros...making it is one thing which is a HUGE accomplishment in itself. Take pride that your the 0.5%
For those who make it and play every day - set your goals as All Star, Batting Average Leader, etc.
Whatever your goal is be realistic but AIM HIGH!
There are 1000's of kids at each level that never make it to their goal.... Congratulate yourself on all the hard work and you KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! Don’t worry about others can do – they have their own goals. Set yours, aim high and work hard!
HS, College or Pros....
If you know it’s not in the cards and have realistic expectations - set a goal, whatever it is and try to obtain it.
For those undersize players or fringe players who the coach doesn't even know their name senior year in HS - prove to coach you deserve to not only be on the team but play.
To those who were told your never going to make it to college baseball - all you have to is be offered a baseball scholarship. That way you KNOW you were good enough to get a scholarship - regardless of where it is at or how much.
For those who want to make the pros...making it is one thing which is a HUGE accomplishment in itself. Take pride that your the 0.5%
For those who make it and play every day - set your goals as All Star, Batting Average Leader, etc.
Whatever your goal is be realistic but AIM HIGH!
There are 1000's of kids at each level that never make it to their goal.... Congratulate yourself on all the hard work and you KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! Don’t worry about others can do – they have their own goals. Set yours, aim high and work hard!
My son is delighted to have been recruited to play D3 baseball at a fine academic college. Now he will fight for innings. I couldn't be prouder if he had been drafted. He has worked hard, learned many life lessons, and still loves baseball. Doesn't get any better than that.
If you are doing your best, then be proud.
If you are doing your best, then be proud.
Actually I see it a bit differently.
It seems to me that the majority of threads on this site pertain to recruiting and college baseball.
Of course, there are threads about nearly everything including Pro Baseball, but unless I'm seeing it wrong, recruiting and college baseball, I should add high school baseball, are by far the most discussed topics.
It's hard to ignore pro baseball because for many Pro Ball is the goal. And some that post here are involved with pro ball either before or after college.
Bottom line... It's about being the best you can be where ever you're at.
It seems to me that the majority of threads on this site pertain to recruiting and college baseball.
Of course, there are threads about nearly everything including Pro Baseball, but unless I'm seeing it wrong, recruiting and college baseball, I should add high school baseball, are by far the most discussed topics.
It's hard to ignore pro baseball because for many Pro Ball is the goal. And some that post here are involved with pro ball either before or after college.
Bottom line... It's about being the best you can be where ever you're at.
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Anyone know how to put one of these together? I'm stuck and could use some help!
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Anyone know how to put one of these together? I'm stuck and could use some help!
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its funny that the OP says" reading thru most of the threads why is the end all be all pro ball"
the toy for ages 2-5 says " learn to hit like a pro"
a pro what, pro T ball player.
I guess I must pass over the threads about pro ball or haven't noticed that many. I relate this site more to info about HS and college info.
the toy for ages 2-5 says " learn to hit like a pro"
a pro what, pro T ball player.
I guess I must pass over the threads about pro ball or haven't noticed that many. I relate this site more to info about HS and college info.
quote:Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
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Anyone know how to put one of these together? I'm stuck and could use some help!
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I remember the day my son posed for this picture. It was just last week.
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I gotta' ask ya' then...where can I get an 'Invisi-Toe' shoe like he is sporting on his right foot? I think when I put my foot in my mouth something like that would come in handy!
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I gotta' ask ya' then...where can I get an 'Invisi-Toe' shoe like he is sporting on his right foot? I think when I put my foot in my mouth something like that would come in handy!
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Woody
like most of our kids he's not fully developed yet.
like most of our kids he's not fully developed yet.
I get lots of pm and they are all about college recruiting. If there is serious interest for the draft I might get a pm as to what it means and about options and how to best use them.
I think most here realize that it is great to shoot for the stars without losing site of other goals.
I agree there are very few here whose sons play pro ball and that in itself should show how difficult it is. I spend lots of time telling folks to pursue college and let the rest take care of itself. Too assume we expect this place to be more focused on the pro game is ridiculous.
I think most here realize that it is great to shoot for the stars without losing site of other goals.
I agree there are very few here whose sons play pro ball and that in itself should show how difficult it is. I spend lots of time telling folks to pursue college and let the rest take care of itself. Too assume we expect this place to be more focused on the pro game is ridiculous.
PIS,
There is more to life than baseball. Those of us with professional players have never given the impression that there isn't.
There is more to life than baseball. Those of us with professional players have never given the impression that there isn't.
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Bum, Jr's grandfather asked my son what he wanted to be when he was five years old.
A professional baseball player.
College was the venue to achieve that dream. Nothing wrong with aspiring to the top.
A professional baseball player.
College was the venue to achieve that dream. Nothing wrong with aspiring to the top.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by mmm1531:
the toy for ages 2-5 says " learn to hit like a pro"
a pro what, pro T ball player. [QUOTE]
That is Fisher-PRICELESS!
the toy for ages 2-5 says " learn to hit like a pro"
a pro what, pro T ball player. [QUOTE]
That is Fisher-PRICELESS!
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Yeah...I know the feeling!
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- "like most of our kids he's not fully developed yet."
Yeah...I know the feeling!
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I think every ballplayers dream, if not goal, is to play professional baseball.
What I always worry about is the fact that we (speaking of my family) never seem to be satisfied with our current stage.
What I mean is, in minor LL, couldn't wait to get to major LL. In LL, couldn't wait until travel ball. Then we couldn't wait until HS. Then college....
I wish we had taken more time to smell the pine tar!
What I always worry about is the fact that we (speaking of my family) never seem to be satisfied with our current stage.
What I mean is, in minor LL, couldn't wait to get to major LL. In LL, couldn't wait until travel ball. Then we couldn't wait until HS. Then college....
I wish we had taken more time to smell the pine tar!
quote:Originally posted by gotwood4sale:
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I gotta' ask ya' then...where can I get an 'Invisi-Toe' shoe like he is sporting on his right foot? I think when I put my foot in my mouth something like that would come in handy!
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Nobody said Tom Dempsey's grandkids had to be fieldgoal kickers.
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The pine tar? Don't fret too much papi...you didn't miss much. It smells like pine...tastes like chicken.
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- "I wish we had taken more time to smell the pine tar!"
The pine tar? Don't fret too much papi...you didn't miss much. It smells like pine...tastes like chicken.
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quote:Originally posted by biggerpapi:
I think every ballplayers dream, if not goal, is to play professional baseball.
What I always worry about is the fact that we (speaking of my family) never seem to be satisfied with our current stage.
What I mean is, in minor LL, couldn't wait to get to major LL. In LL, couldn't wait until travel ball. Then we couldn't wait until HS. Then college....
I wish we had taken more time to smell the pine tar!
Good points.
I remember looking back at high school ball when my son was in college and thinking how different the two experiences were. Skills, strength, mental toughness, and discipline made high school ball seem like little league. Now that my son is in the pros, college ball doesn't seem like a big deal at all.
This much I know. It's easy to say you want to be a pro player when you are a highly ranked player and looking at a six-figure signing bonus out of high school. It's easy to say when you have a full ride scholarship to an SEC powerhouse baseball school.
It's not so clear when you and perhaps your parents are the only ones who believe in the dream and the vision. Not so easy to believe when people are telling you no or your name is not penciled into the starting lineup from day 1.
For those who are willing to work at it over a number of years, use failure as a motivator to improve, the rewards can be enormous - even if the financial part of it is typically non-existent early in one's pro career.
quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Good points.
I remember looking back at high school ball when my son was in college and thinking how different the two experiences were. Skills, strength, mental toughness, and discipline made high school ball seem like little league. Now that my son is in the pros, college ball doesn't seem like a big deal at all.
This much I know. It's easy to say you want to be a pro player when you are a highly ranked player and looking at a six-figure signing bonus out of high school. It's easy to say when you have a full ride scholarship to an SEC powerhouse baseball school.
It's not so clear when you and perhaps your parents are the only ones who believe in the dream and the vision. Not so easy to believe when people are telling you no or your name is not penciled into the starting lineup from day 1.
For those who are willing to work at it over a number of years, use failure as a motivator to improve, the rewards can be enormous - even if the financial part of it is typically non-existent early in one's pro career.
I agree completely with this CD, as of course our son did not get selected until the 24th round after his senior year in college.
It is still a family enterprise when there is no real signing bonu8s of substance, and not much is anticipated from you by the teams you are initially assigned to.
We remain in the mix financially, supporting our son as he chases this goal of making a MLB roster.
It is so surprising how it all works. Case in point, Instructionals in Arizona. They fly you out and back and feed you 2 meals a day and give you a hotel room and $14.00 a day meal money. But, on the last week they debit you $100.00 for Clubhouse Fees and then you need to tip the Clubhouse guy! LOL!
So, we remain involved, we remain a part of my son's team, the team whose mission it is to get that MLB slot...and keep it! It remains very exciting and fun!
Players that do not have the ability to lean on family during these lean years...I do not know how they can stay with it.
I did manage to enjoy throughly just about every level of play my son competed in. I do know that when he went to showcases I was guilty of inspecting everyone within a mile to determine (as best I could) if they were a scout watching my son or not. Sort of the "game within the game" from a parents perspective, lol!
I throughly enjoyed that too, except when my guy would take a fastball down the middle and swing at bad pitches resulting in weak ground balls to 2B!
What a fun ride it has been and continues to be! I love every minute of it...not sure about 5 months off though! I dont get very excited about watching him run ladder drills, but I will hold the stop watch if he lets me!
Regardless of the level of play your son aspires to or ultimately reaches; enjoy every minute. It will come to an end with the blink of an eye.
Good points floridafan.
You'll find that January is a good month in the life of a young pro ballplayer. That is when the W2's get mailed out from the respective teams and that is when you (or they) can file their income taxes. Since I am good at doing it, I don't mind doing it for my son as it only takes a few minutes. I use Turbotax and file them the same day the W2's arrive and a couple of weeks later, a check shows up and the young pro player is five or six hundred dollars "richer!"
When you are used to living on nothing, five or six hundred bucks seems like a lot!
You'll find that January is a good month in the life of a young pro ballplayer. That is when the W2's get mailed out from the respective teams and that is when you (or they) can file their income taxes. Since I am good at doing it, I don't mind doing it for my son as it only takes a few minutes. I use Turbotax and file them the same day the W2's arrive and a couple of weeks later, a check shows up and the young pro player is five or six hundred dollars "richer!"
When you are used to living on nothing, five or six hundred bucks seems like a lot!
quote:I use Turbotax and file them the same day the W2's arrive and a couple of weeks later, a check shows up and the young pro player is five or six hundred dollars "richer!"
When you are used to living on nothing, five or six hundred bucks seems like a lot!
That sounds really good
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
reading thru most of the threads why is the end all be all pro ball-----why cant it be being the best college player the boy can be?
Most of the threads? I don't get that sense at all...sure there is a healthy dose of those expressing their aspirations to having their son's name called on draft day however isn't that just the normal progression for the general demographic of this website?
This place is like a conveyor belt...many get on at the pre-teen years where the big question is how to make the high school team (that's were I entered), then its what does it take to get recruited for college ball. Then, for the lucky few, the conveyor continues a pit longer into what does it take to make the pro ranks. At each level it's about trying to be the best player be it youth, high school, college or pro.
I for one feel fortunate to have those that post here on a regular basis that share their journey at all levels. I for one...wouldn't change a thing.
on the last week they debit you $100.00 for Clubhouse Fees and then you need to tip the Clubhouse guy! LOL
i often thought he had THE job. rings when the teams win, money every week, etc. as the scout that signed my son told him, take care of the cluby, nothing worse than a wet uni hanging in your locker.
i often thought he had THE job. rings when the teams win, money every week, etc. as the scout that signed my son told him, take care of the cluby, nothing worse than a wet uni hanging in your locker.
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Sheesh! I know. I just hate that!
Good to see your post friend.
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- "nothing worse than a wet uni hanging in your locker."
Sheesh! I know. I just hate that!
Good to see your post friend.
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floridafan and ClevelandDad,
Great posts as I love hearing about this stuff. I feel that both your sons will look back on the days of struggling and fighting for their spot in the professional world with both pride and actually some longing. Your guys are the types who have fought for what they have achieved and now they can more clearly see the top of that mountain. Whether they make it or not (I don't doubt that they will make it to the show!), they know that they gave it their all in the same way they always approached their baseball quest and they won't have a thing to regret!
Great posts as I love hearing about this stuff. I feel that both your sons will look back on the days of struggling and fighting for their spot in the professional world with both pride and actually some longing. Your guys are the types who have fought for what they have achieved and now they can more clearly see the top of that mountain. Whether they make it or not (I don't doubt that they will make it to the show!), they know that they gave it their all in the same way they always approached their baseball quest and they won't have a thing to regret!