Been lurking but felt like I had to ask the forum. I am a very honest dad about my son's ability. I get that many parents think their kids can do nothing wrong, that's not me. Quite simply put though my son is a stud 2023 OF. He's not tall, or fast to be honest but he just stands out when he plays. The only problem is he is not getting playing time. The team he is on has many good players, many committed already but none of the position players are as nearly as good as my son. I keep telling the travel coach this but it doesn't seem to be working. Any thoughts?
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The team he is on has many good players, many committed already but none of the position players are as nearly as good as my son. I keep telling the travel coach this but it doesn't seem to be working.
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Just an Dad who is honest about my son's ability. It's pretty substantial.
Is this a troll post for laughs?
Simply put you need to seek out and find another travel coach that sees your son's talents. That can be a huge challenge, but that is my best advice.
Have you thought about bringing him to be evaluated by a third party (former MLB player, teaching professional or scout) to confirm or deny your biased suspicions? You need information and data points. Subjective Dad-isms are not going to be productive and help your son in the short or long term. That is where I'd start before switching teams. You need a real evaluation with someone who has no dog in the hunt. Good luck.
JMO.
It doesn't matter whether he's as good as you say he is or not. If his travel coach is not giving him any playing time, you're throwing money away. Move on.
Interesting. we were just the opposite. Took him to a travel team a few years ago. First day we just showed up for tryouts and after about an hour the coach said " What are you doing here?
You belong on our A team. I will call the coach."
And so we moved the next day. I guess he was "evaluated".
I do think coaches will play the best players (except of course on Dad teams where their son is the SS).
@RJM posted:
The team he is on has many good players, many committed already but none of the position players are as nearly as good as my son. I keep telling the travel coach this but it doesn't seem to be working.Biography
Just an Dad who is honest about my son's ability. It's pretty substantial.
Is this a troll post for laughs?
He's consistent at least....
I would move to Dominican Republic so that he can get drafted next year in the International Draft and we can all see him in MLB next year.
@PitchingFan posted:I would move to Dominican Republic so that he can get drafted next year in the International Draft and we can all see him in MLB next year.
Is this possible? It's not a bad idea but how would I even go about doing this?
You pack up all your stuff and your son and move to Dominican Republic. Apply for legal residence and then put your son in school so that he qualifies. Once ya'll are legal residents of DR or other International Countries then you are approved to be a part of the International Draft.
Check Kayak. AA flies to the DR from Miami.
One -way: 124$.
Way cheaper than travel ball, plus it really is travel ball.
Seriously, though, ya gotta get a third-party, unbiased opinion on your kid’s talents.
Then you have to be willing to listen to what they say and be willing to respond accordingly.
The solution is very simple. Have him sign up for the next session of Tim the Enchanters school for flamethrowers.
Cost is only $2,500 and after one week he will become a true flamethrower and I guarantee he will NEVER be overlooked again.
@TimtheEnchanter posted:The solution is very simple. Have him sign up for the next session of Tim the Enchanters school for flamethrowers.
Cost is only $2,500 and after one week he will become a true flamethrower and I guarantee he will NEVER be overlooked again.
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@TimtheEnchanter posted:The solution is very simple. Have him sign up for the next session of Tim the Enchanters school for flamethrowers.
Cost is only $2,500 and after one week he will become a true flamethrower and I guarantee he will NEVER be overlooked again.
“Bones of full fifty men lie strewn about its lair. So, brave knights, if you do doubt your courage or your strength, come no further, for death awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth.”
But seriously he's an OF not a Pitcher, just in case you actually can enchant a flamethrower RHP. I don't know if you are serious but I like this idea better than moving to the DR. We are not fluent in Spanish and sounds like too big a risk. We probably can find a better travel coach in Florida somewhere maybe.
Wouldn’t a stud 2023 have had many travel teams all over him to play for them leading into the summer of 2021? If the current choice isn’t working wouldn’t there be many options available for change? It would look good for their program when he commits to a P5 this summer.
@IAmThatGuy posted:“Bones of full fifty men lie strewn about its lair. So, brave knights, if you do doubt your courage or your strength, come no further, for death awaits you all with nasty, big, pointy teeth.”
But seriously he's an OF not a Pitcher, just in case you actually can enchant a flamethrower RHP. I don't know if you are serious but I like this idea better than moving to the DR. We are not fluent in Spanish and sounds like too big a risk. We probably can find a better travel coach in Florida somewhere maybe.
You live in Florida and don't know any Spanish? Lots of scouts here, they will give you their unbiased opinion.
No travel coach will take a player with a dad with your attitude. I can understand why your son isn't playing.
That's an honest opinion.
If you have been lurking, you would know that talking to a coach is a no, no.
And yes, you are THAT Guy.
@TPM posted:And yes, you are that Guy.
First, absolutely, and thank you for the perfect setup! Second - I have a great attitude. Do you think I might be the problem? I don't think so but now you have me thinking along those lines. Maybe I will back off for a bit and ask my wife to address the issue with the coaches. Thank you TPM.
@PitchingFan posted:You pack up all your stuff and your son and move to Dominican Republic. Apply for legal residence and then put your son in school so that he qualifies. Once ya'll are legal residents of DR or other International Countries then you are approved to be a part of the International Draft.
The DR plan only works if he is 16.
I’m lost….
That guy, your wife shouldn’t address the coaches, either.
Don’t mean to be repetitive but I will anyway: get an unbiased opinion of the kid’s ability.
And since he’s an outfielder, here’s an unbiased opinion: if you’re looking for a Power 5 spot and he isn’t a power bat, then he better be able to hit for a high average AND fly, as in 6.6 for the 60.