Had an evaluation yesterday and is cleared to begin throwing standing on two feet. Thursday will throw a pen to see how it all ties together. He has some concerns about having to make a quick turn on the foot. Kind of frustrated with how slow things move, at school, out of need, it's let's see how fast we can get the player back on the field, here there seems to be no rush.
We had a chance to have a real conversation yesterday and it is interesting to hear his perception and the organization's philosophy. It's interesting to note that every farm system has their own "system" and how they go about things is very different. In his organization, you go ss to low A regular, then high A, etc. In his best friends system he may jump this summer from ss to AA. Also interesting to hear about the makeup of the different teams in terms of new players and players that have already been in the system for a few years. The next level (pro ball) is very interesting, whatever organization you play for will, in the end, determine your development and how fast you move. or don't move.
He misses his friends from school, family and Clemson. He is looking forward to going back in the fall, to be on a familiar campus (his apartment is there) and possibly fall instruction back here in Florida.
Wednesday they begin a 6 day road trip, but he is used to that from school, end of year road trips back to back and tourneys have taught him how to live out of a suitcase.
He got another housemate and he has wheels so the bike has not been used.
That's a good thing, IMO.
