... innings can be minimized in summer ball and some do not go. Although it is usually to get the kid exposure for the next level and improve aspects of his game, so most do go...
I want to learn more about this, as my pitcher received his summer assignment and it seems like an incredible opportunity for exposure, development and high level competition.
Tell me about your players summer collegiate experience.
One thing I notice is the huge pitching staff.
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You can expect just about anything. Players will come and go. Some get injured, or tired. Others are asked to leave for a variety of reasons including bad behavior...and bad performance.
Players who weren't so high on the radar can shine, and really move up the ladder with scouts. Players can work on things - a new pitch, adjustments to their swing. Its a chance for a different coach to watch and see things that may help (or not).
Your son will hopefully get a team that takes good care of him. But some do not and that can be troubling. One son's GM was a disaster emotionally, our other son's host family was going through a divorce (Yikes!!). Still, in both cases the local town did a lot for them.
From my perspective, it was a growing up experience as much as anything. Just a good dose of real life and a little peak into what the minor leagues might be like.
Not sure how better to describe it.
Keep a diary on the pitchers you face. You may see them again in College baseball or Pro baseball.
It is called "get the edge". It is your opportunity to "Learn the game". Be prepared to increase your reflex action and mental quickness. Do they use wood bats in this College Summer League?
Bob
Consultant posted:Keep a diary on the pitchers you face. You may see them again in College baseball or Pro baseball.
It is called "get the edge". It is your opportunity to "Learn the game". Be prepared to increase your reflex action and mental quickness. Do they use wood bats in this College Summer League?
Bob
In his case keep notes on hitters he faces!
Yes sir, wood bat.
I apologize for being so coy about sharing details. This is a path I really did not expect. I am holding my breath and hoping for the best.
My son was excited he got assigned to the Cape after his So. season as he had to sit out the summer before for wrist surgery and missed the Savannah Bananas who won a title in their division. He was closing games during his So. season....or really being the fireman out of the pen. Losing all 3 starters for the upcoming fall he had it in his mind to transition back to starting and was determined to do that up there in the Cape. He started one game for Hyannis, gave up a string of hits, walked several and got knocked down by a line drive, right in the chest. He left the game and his chest wasn't the only thing hurting.
Fortunately the Baseball Gods looked after him and he got the call to "try out" for Team USA CNT immediately after he got to the Cape. He ended up being one of two closers on that squad and the rest is history. Talk about the game leading you where you should be. I didn't have the heart to tell him NOT to go after the starting roles as i figured he had the back end sewed up and was pretty good at it. For it to work out this way was a roller coaster but the best way.
Have fun, it is a blast.
justbaseball posted:From my perspective, it was a growing up experience as much as anything. Just a good dose of real life and a little peak into what the minor leagues might be like.
Sounds like an incredible opportunity for a young player!
Shoveit4Ks posted:Fortunately the Baseball Gods looked after him and he got the call to "try out" for Team USA CNT immediately after he got to the Cape... Talk about the game leading you where you should be.
Amazing how things work out. Who would have predicted that path?
You hear the phrase "Trust the process" repeated over and over. I am really getting an idea what that means the longer I am involved.
CmassRHPDad posted:Shoveit4Ks posted:Fortunately the Baseball Gods looked after him and he got the call to "try out" for Team USA CNT immediately after he got to the Cape... Talk about the game leading you where you should be.
Amazing how things work out. Who would have predicted that path?
You hear the phrase "Trust the process" repeated over and over. I am really getting an idea what that means the longer I am involved.
I truly believe in fate and destiny. So many variables can happen during a baseball career. Being in the right place at the right time, a timely HR or K the side when a scout is there for another player, getting the chance to perform when the player in front of you goes down being sick or a minor injury. Looking back at son's journey, so many times we have said these things. Everything happens for a reason, it is up to you to capitalize and take advantage of the situation. Trust in the process.....Trust in "Him"
