Keep in mind that although BL spring training begins next week, that shouldn't stop your milb players from heading into spring training a bit earlier before they have to report. Catchers can catch bull pens, pitchers and fielders can shag in practice. Of course it would be on the players dime but what is better than getting your face become familiar to those that make decisions? This is especially good for those who are driving to spring training.
Good suggestion would be to contact the scout that drafted you to discuss this happening, ask your agent to make a call (he should know who to ask) on your behalf.
Keep in mind that a lot of this has to do with being up on the next guy, and getting in a few weeks earlier and having better weather to prepare is always helful.
This is something that our dear friend futurebackmom told me her player did every season and my son told me that up at the facility now are catchers catching(not enough) for big league guys who came to town early.
Understand part of getting there (to ML level) isn't just wanting to, but working harder than you have ever had to in your life to beat out the next guy (what essentially it is all about).
For those heading out for their first spring training, hoping that the off season has included LOTS of cardio.
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