New Prospect Diary article by Garrett Broshuis

The guy can really write.

Agreed! His stories paint a vivid picture and really give a peek into what he is thinking about and what many minor leaguers must think.

Julie

THAT was good. Many people don't realize what it's like in the minors. Stuff like this is priceless.

A very poignant article. Clearly a man at a crossroads. I wish him well, he seems like a nice guy.

I recently exchanged a Facebook message conversation with Garrett Broshius:

Me: Mr. Broshius-

Hi...I just wanted to let you know that I've been following the Prospect Diaries for quite some time now and thoroughly enjoy reading every entry. I am currently playing baseball in college and I can tell you, the dream of making it to the next level is certainly very prevalent in everyone's mind at this stage, as you probably very well know. To be able to have a first-hand account from someone who has made it to that level and has a good amount of experience there is very valuable. I appreciate the truthfulness in your opinions and accounts.

Living away from home, I feel a similar yearning for normality on occasion, although obviously not to the extent that you do. And although I've adapted to the college life (I'm a sophomore) and wouldn't trade where I am for anything in the world, I still can somewhat sympathize with your feelings of loneliness season to season.

I don't want to make this too long, I really just wanted to say thanks for the information and the time you take to write all the stuff you do. I hope you enjoy your off season and I'll be sure to keep an eye out during spring training to see if the Giants recognize a 3.22 ERA at three different levels and give you that ultimate shot.


Garret Broshius:

Thanks for writing! I remember very well my first couple of years in college. To be honest, my first week was the worst. I was from a tiny town, had never really been away from home, and suddenly I'm living with a bunch of people that I don't know. And they were different from me.

Everyone goes through hard times, and I like to view them as tests. No matter what happens, I've never let anything affect my work ethic and preparation. This goes for everything in life. There are a lot of things beyond your control, but your work ethic is one thing that you can always control.

Thanks again for writing! And thanks for reading.

GB