What about the 18 year old HS player who tosses 90 plus versus the 21 year old college Junior who does the same?
I see some of the point the poster is making.
Pitching prospects have tons to deal with, that is, there are so many kids who bust 90, regardless of age. Thats where makeup and desire take over.
Does the college-skipper have the edge because they felt no need to perform in college ball.
There are NO GUARANTEES...........either way.
Take your best-shot, "if it feels right"
There is no right or wrong answer, but only the foregoing of "college baseball".
If a kid feels the need to dominate college players, 90 % of whom will never get to the minor leagues, thats OK.
The kid who wants to play Pro ball ultimately will have to prove his mettle. If he does it at age 18-21, thats called success professionally speaking.
Mr. Wizard is allowed to complete his degree at age 40!! An academic success.
"If a kid feels the need to dominate college players, 90 % of whom will never get to the minor leagues, thats OK."
That "kid" pitching 90+ in HS will be recruited to a school where most of the pitchers in his conference will be doing the same and where many of the players can hit 90+ with no effort.
If he decides to go pro, he will be up against the same scenerio, most likley.
How many players do you guys ACTUALLY think see MLB?
VERY FEW.
It's a personal decision, but in the end the odds for making it are not too great for either pitcher.
That "kid" pitching 90+ in HS will be recruited to a school where most of the pitchers in his conference will be doing the same and where many of the players can hit 90+ with no effort.
If he decides to go pro, he will be up against the same scenerio, most likley.
How many players do you guys ACTUALLY think see MLB?
VERY FEW.
It's a personal decision, but in the end the odds for making it are not too great for either pitcher.
OS8. If your son gets drafted, are you going to make the decision to sign for him?
I never I repeat Never gave my son any indication one way or another which way he should go.
Its not my decision.
If he's good enough he will make it.
Heck in my rosey colored world he already has made it. Everything else now is Mashed Potatoes and Gravy with Cranberry sauce. WwwwwwOooooo.EH
I never I repeat Never gave my son any indication one way or another which way he should go.
Its not my decision.
If he's good enough he will make it.
Heck in my rosey colored world he already has made it. Everything else now is Mashed Potatoes and Gravy with Cranberry sauce. WwwwwwOooooo.EH
EH
Well said---gettingto play college baseball and be on scholarship is a great step--the player is one of a select few ---after that it is all a MAJOR PLUS !!!!
Well said---gettingto play college baseball and be on scholarship is a great step--the player is one of a select few ---after that it is all a MAJOR PLUS !!!!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:
BTW, what's a prospector?
I think it's a person who searches for gold. Hope that helps.
BTW, what's a prospector?
I think it's a person who searches for gold. Hope that helps.
There are many guys who went from HS and had a year or 2 but like i said there are still other guys who have spent 4+ years in the minors without it. I bet it is closer than I think,mabe 60-40 or somewhere around that. Prospector is a guy who collects cards only of guys who play in the minors.
Cool, never heard that name used in that way. 
Leb bb, I have a 7th grade son and I can't even imagine him reading and posting on the hsbaseball web. I doubt that he knows what a prospector is, I'm impressed! Keep up the good work!
Just a teeny tip; quite a few of these members have forgotten more baseball than you or I know.
Leb bb, I have a 7th grade son and I can't even imagine him reading and posting on the hsbaseball web. I doubt that he knows what a prospector is, I'm impressed! Keep up the good work! Just a teeny tip; quite a few of these members have forgotten more baseball than you or I know.
quote:If a kid feels the need to dominate college players, 90 % of whom will never get to the minor leagues, thats OK.
Geez, OS8, what a mean spirited, and ill informed thing to say.
If you sit on a weekend and watch a Pac 10 game between Stanford and Cal/ASU/USC/Arizona/UCLA/Oregon St or Washington, and then follow the players through their 3-4 years of college, you will find upwards of 90% of those in the starting lineups get drafted and play minor league ball. I cannot remember the last scholarship player from Stanford who was not drafted. Same is likely true in the ACC/SEC and Big12, among others.I read an interview with your son on one of the sites the other day. He seems to have a very healthy attitude
I doubt that OS8 meant that quite the way it came out. (I hope anyway)
There have been hundreds (maybe thousands) of kids who thought they would go out and dominate college baseball... Who found out they couldn't do it!
There have been thousands of kids who thought they would make it in professional baseball... Who found out they bit off more than they could chew.
All the certainties in baseball happen later on. There are no right or wrong decisions until the smoke settles.
The need or desire to do something is often met with failure. Nothing wrong with having the need or desire, in fact it is a plus, but there have been early draft picks who never got out of A Ball. There are high school All Americans who failed at the college level. Please don’t ask for examples, because giving those examples is something negative and personal to those who have failed. Just believe that there have been lots of examples.
There have been hundreds (maybe thousands) of kids who thought they would go out and dominate college baseball... Who found out they couldn't do it!
There have been thousands of kids who thought they would make it in professional baseball... Who found out they bit off more than they could chew.
All the certainties in baseball happen later on. There are no right or wrong decisions until the smoke settles.
The need or desire to do something is often met with failure. Nothing wrong with having the need or desire, in fact it is a plus, but there have been early draft picks who never got out of A Ball. There are high school All Americans who failed at the college level. Please don’t ask for examples, because giving those examples is something negative and personal to those who have failed. Just believe that there have been lots of examples.
quote:All the certainties in baseball happen later on. There are no right or wrong decisions until the smoke settles.
I agree with this for no other reason than it makes intuitive sense to me. The player you are looking at today may be completely different than the one you see tomorrow - good or not as good.
"I doubt that OS8 meant that quite the way it came out. (I hope anyway)"
PG, I guess you didn't read the OS8 flame at the Big 10???
I appreciate your effort to give the benefit of the doubt. I hope you are right. Personally,I have just seen too many posts like this, many deleted later, but enough still remaining, to stand by my comments.
Your comments concerning the lack of certainty in baseball reflect the voice of experience and realism. I was just PM'ing about a local player who started both his freshman and sophomore year. He is a fine player. In comes a transfer and, as a junior, that starter isn't any longer.
The game of baseball, whether played in college or professionally, eventually humbles nearly every single player, and that humility does not care that you were a high school star.
"
PG, I guess you didn't read the OS8 flame at the Big 10???
I appreciate your effort to give the benefit of the doubt. I hope you are right. Personally,I have just seen too many posts like this, many deleted later, but enough still remaining, to stand by my comments.Your comments concerning the lack of certainty in baseball reflect the voice of experience and realism. I was just PM'ing about a local player who started both his freshman and sophomore year. He is a fine player. In comes a transfer and, as a junior, that starter isn't any longer.
The game of baseball, whether played in college or professionally, eventually humbles nearly every single player, and that humility does not care that you were a high school star.
"
Infielddad
As a Parent and as a Player you just have to let thing's play out.
Don't put pressure on yourself are your player.
It does no good, And could cause some Damage in the end.
Just let baseball take you as far as you are capable.
If that's HS Great, College Great, Pro's Great.
No Matter what happen's, Just know you gave it your all.
Everybody can live with that.
EH
quote:Your comments concerning the lack of certainty in baseball reflects the voice of experience and realism.
As a Parent and as a Player you just have to let thing's play out.
Don't put pressure on yourself are your player.
It does no good, And could cause some Damage in the end.
Just let baseball take you as far as you are capable.
If that's HS Great, College Great, Pro's Great.
No Matter what happen's, Just know you gave it your all.
Everybody can live with that.
EH
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
The need or desire to do something is often met with failure. Nothing wrong with having the need or desire, in fact it is a plus, but there have been early draft picks who never got out of A Ball. There are high school All Americans who failed at the college level. Please don’t ask for examples, because giving those examples is something negative and personal to those who have failed. Just believe that there have been lots of examples.
This post exemplifies the true spirit of the HSBBWEB IMO.
Focus on the positive - not the negative.
Focus on the flip side of this baby.
Do not forget the kids who were written off as "baseball garbage" - and who didnt give up - and who are coming back - high and hard and with serious and very passionate intent.
At some point you have to put up - or shut up.
It aint in the papers - its in the game.
quote:Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
Cool, never heard that name used in that way.
Just a teeny tip; quite a few of these members have forgotten more baseball than you or I know.
Wow man thanks. I am always sports involved and its pretty much third on my list behind family and school. I have always had an interest in sports. So where does your son play at?
O and also I am a member of nearly 15 sports sites too so you learn stuff easily from other people older than you.
quote:Originally posted by infielddad:
The game of baseball, whether played in college or professionally, eventually humbles nearly every single player, and that humility does not care that you were a high school star.
It was mean spirited. It also shows he has no clue about the game beyond HS, college or pro.
Lebanon,
Prospectors, hmm, NOW I know where you get all of your valuable info!
I read alot about how easy or insignificant college baseball is at the highest levels, usually written by parents of players still ridng "cheese wagons" in high school. The kid gets to school, usually flunks out, gets red-shirted, "injured" or bats .185 and they never post again. There are reasons they sign 15-20 players a year. It ain't quite as easy as it looks and nobody in college gives a rip what you did in high school.
quote:The game of baseball, whether played in college or professionally, eventually humbles nearly every single player, and that humility does not care that you were a high school star.
IMO...one of the BEST quotes I have seen to date on the HSBB site.
Obviously, some posters are just biding time waiting for that lesson to hit home. Hopefully, it applies to the parents of those players too
quote:Originally posted by luvbb:quote:The game of baseball, whether played in college or professionally, eventually humbles nearly every single player, and that humility does not care that you were a high school star.
IMO...one of the BEST quotes I have seen to date on the HSBB site.
Obviously, some posters are just biding time waiting for that lesson to hit home. Hopefully, it applies to the parents of those players too
ditto to everything you said there!
"The kid who wants to play pro ball ultimately will have to prove his mettle. if he does it at age 18-21,thats called success professionally speaking"
To be success at pro ball he has to prove him self at 18-21, 22-25,and so on, day after day,year after year.
"that humility does not care that you were a high school star"
and they are ALL high school stars
To be success at pro ball he has to prove him self at 18-21, 22-25,and so on, day after day,year after year.
"that humility does not care that you were a high school star"
and they are ALL high school stars
Answers to your questions:
EH...........I will support his decision. I already attended college.
Those who claim "mean-spirited" read through tainted glasses. I referred to the trend that about only 10% of college kids are re-drafted after 3-4 years of college baseball.
You can surmise what you want to from that. I read that as another form of weeding out players. Those fortunate to get re-drafted may have been better served to start their Pro career out of HS. Only a few bettered their draft position.
I will stick to my claim that a baseballer would become better playing only baseball as much as a college student would get more out of attending by being only a student, in most cases.
Regarding the Big 10, I will stick to my guns. It is a football conference. If you heard what other coaches and scouts have to say about it, you would agree.
Some of you assume that I claim to know about everything relating to college and Pro baseball. Again, clean the eyeglasses.
I am muddling through this daily more than you can imagine. I follow lots of kids from youth into college and pro ball. THEY ARE ALL GOOD.
I applaud all "your owns" accomplishments.
Any yes, the kid in the interview is very opposite to me in most ways, especialy regarding the game of baseball.
But to not misunderstand. I am the parent who attends his games and stands quietly way down the RF line. Not the one who stands behind the backstop giving hitting tips between pitches and questioning the umps.
If anyone comprehends the great game of baseball is based on failures, and the handling of them, it is he.
I suppose that at this time there isn't much more to say. Already covered the recruiting stuff, and Pro stuff. I'm just the parent of a another HS baseball player, not college or pro. I'll leave that expertise up to you folks.
I love being misunderstood!!
EH...........I will support his decision. I already attended college.
Those who claim "mean-spirited" read through tainted glasses. I referred to the trend that about only 10% of college kids are re-drafted after 3-4 years of college baseball.
You can surmise what you want to from that. I read that as another form of weeding out players. Those fortunate to get re-drafted may have been better served to start their Pro career out of HS. Only a few bettered their draft position.
I will stick to my claim that a baseballer would become better playing only baseball as much as a college student would get more out of attending by being only a student, in most cases.
Regarding the Big 10, I will stick to my guns. It is a football conference. If you heard what other coaches and scouts have to say about it, you would agree.
Some of you assume that I claim to know about everything relating to college and Pro baseball. Again, clean the eyeglasses.
I am muddling through this daily more than you can imagine. I follow lots of kids from youth into college and pro ball. THEY ARE ALL GOOD.
I applaud all "your owns" accomplishments.
Any yes, the kid in the interview is very opposite to me in most ways, especialy regarding the game of baseball.
But to not misunderstand. I am the parent who attends his games and stands quietly way down the RF line. Not the one who stands behind the backstop giving hitting tips between pitches and questioning the umps.
If anyone comprehends the great game of baseball is based on failures, and the handling of them, it is he.
I suppose that at this time there isn't much more to say. Already covered the recruiting stuff, and Pro stuff. I'm just the parent of a another HS baseball player, not college or pro. I'll leave that expertise up to you folks.
I love being misunderstood!!
OS8
You've made it clear to me that you would prefer he ( your Player ) goes Pro out of HS.
Nothing wrong with that at all, If that is how you feel?
It's that you slam other player's that choose to take a differant
path.
And point out that fact in your post's with number's and graph's about the Odd's.
So Be it, We all here no the odd's are not that good that any of are player's will make HS let alone College are the Pro's.
So why take just one look at thing's.
It's all a personal decision anyway.
A player's personal decision.
I know you have your player's best interest at heart.
Just think before you slam other player's decision's as not being the right one for them
JMO EH
quote:I love being misunderstood!!
You've made it clear to me that you would prefer he ( your Player ) goes Pro out of HS.
Nothing wrong with that at all, If that is how you feel?
It's that you slam other player's that choose to take a differant
path.
And point out that fact in your post's with number's and graph's about the Odd's.
So Be it, We all here no the odd's are not that good that any of are player's will make HS let alone College are the Pro's.
So why take just one look at thing's.
It's all a personal decision anyway.
A player's personal decision.
I know you have your player's best interest at heart.
Just think before you slam other player's decision's as not being the right one for them
JMO EH
OS8, I have no idea where you get your information that only 10% of the high school players are redrafted after playing 3-4 years of college baseball and only a few bettered their draft position. Here are some BA stats that seem to suggest you actually might be wrong. 
"A total of 42 high schoolers who were top-two-round picks or talents from the 1998-2003 drafts attended four-year colleges, and all but one have exhausted their eligibility. Twenty-four of them signed for money at least comparable to what they could have gotten out of high school, and several of them soared past that mark. Another six received at least $200,000 in bonuses."
From the interview I read with your son, and what Shep has posted, your son could be a "valued talent." Knowing that, it would seem prudent to know whether your impression, as contrasted to BA's reporting, is closer to the truth.
When I referred to your comments as "mean spirited," I truly meant it. From everything I have read, your facts are not correct. Additionally, you are not going to find articles or studies on those picked out of high school who sign and are out of baseball 3-4 years later.
I certainly don't claim to know nearly as many things as I would hope about professional baseball. But I do know a few things that I share in hopes of helping from some of our son's experiences. One thing that causes me to cringe and my stomach to churn is reading about, and talking with our son about those who get released. You worry every single day it could be your son. Our son is aware of it every single day.
I read your posts talking so caustically of "weeding" out players. We have seen that happen. We have seen the tears that accompany the process. Your son is soon to be involved in the "weeding" out process. Maybe you will be less cavalier about it when it is quite personal. Those players being "weeded" out are young men with huge dreams, great heart and unbelieveable work ethic. They are just like my son...and yours.
"A total of 42 high schoolers who were top-two-round picks or talents from the 1998-2003 drafts attended four-year colleges, and all but one have exhausted their eligibility. Twenty-four of them signed for money at least comparable to what they could have gotten out of high school, and several of them soared past that mark. Another six received at least $200,000 in bonuses."
From the interview I read with your son, and what Shep has posted, your son could be a "valued talent." Knowing that, it would seem prudent to know whether your impression, as contrasted to BA's reporting, is closer to the truth.
When I referred to your comments as "mean spirited," I truly meant it. From everything I have read, your facts are not correct. Additionally, you are not going to find articles or studies on those picked out of high school who sign and are out of baseball 3-4 years later.
I certainly don't claim to know nearly as many things as I would hope about professional baseball. But I do know a few things that I share in hopes of helping from some of our son's experiences. One thing that causes me to cringe and my stomach to churn is reading about, and talking with our son about those who get released. You worry every single day it could be your son. Our son is aware of it every single day.
I read your posts talking so caustically of "weeding" out players. We have seen that happen. We have seen the tears that accompany the process. Your son is soon to be involved in the "weeding" out process. Maybe you will be less cavalier about it when it is quite personal. Those players being "weeded" out are young men with huge dreams, great heart and unbelieveable work ethic. They are just like my son...and yours.
OldSlugger-As a parent, I have been down this path, and mine chose to sign out of High School. I pray every day that it was the right decision. It is three years later, and he has had some success, and I still can not tell you it was the right decision. I also cannot tell you that if I am lucky enough to have the same options with my younger son, that I would not push for him to go to college.
Take it from somebody who has been there, you plan and God laughs.
Take it from somebody who has been there, you plan and God laughs.
quote:Originally posted by deldad:
OldSlugger-As a parent, I have been down this path, and mine chose to sign out of High School. I pray every day that it was the right decision. It is three years later, and he has had some success, and I still can not tell you it was the right decision. I also cannot tell you that if I am lucky enough to have the same options with my younger son, that I would not push for him to go to college.
Take it from somebody who has been there, you plan and God laughs.
Nice post, Deldad, and very profound one from a father of a player that most likely will be a MLB player.
And infielddad, another great post.
I have learned a lot since my son's first experience with the draft. I was and still am a firm beleiver in the college experience over signing out of HS. That is not to say that it is the right decision for everyone, but as a pitcher's parent whose son dominatated in HS over many players, I find the statement offensive. It was not his intention to go to college to dominate over college players, nor do I think that is the intention of any player. In fact, the college experience has been a very challenging one, so I can imagine what going pro might have been like, with what I have learned from others here and professionals in the business.
Having discussions on the subject, here on the HSBBW, among us parents,I feel, is very helpful for those who will be facing the dilemma.
It's easy to get carried away and dream with home visits from pro scouts, pre season rankings and scouts at the game. However, it's january, draft is not until June. Between now and then, you are going to LEARN alot. Just like it is easy to get carried away from recruiting letters from every top baseball school in the country. Trust me.
The one thing that I have learned through all of this, is that one never knows what the future holds for any of our players. The journey belongs to them, and to them alone, we are just there for the ride. We have absolutely no control over our son's future ability beyond HS. And if we take time to really enjoy that ride, when the time comes to make decisions everything will fall into place and become clearer.
I think we are all guilty of looking at athletes as objects, to be released, traded or booed. Infield dad is right there is a very human side to the game. I went to spring training and talked with a few of the players, All were excited about starting the season anticipating where they would be sent,how they would do. Any thing and everything was possible. I found out a few weeks later that two of the players I talked to were released out of spring training... weeded out... I felt so bad,they never saw it coming .
I know its apart of the job,they are healthy and moving on to other things. but they were so excited, they were living their dream. I hope they find that same passion in their new endevors
I know its apart of the job,they are healthy and moving on to other things. but they were so excited, they were living their dream. I hope they find that same passion in their new endevors
quote:Originally posted by deldad:
OldSlugger-As a parent, I have been down this path, and mine chose to sign out of High School. I pray every day that it was the right decision. It is three years later, and he has had some success, and I still can not tell you it was the right decision.
And infielddad, another great post.
That is not to say that it is the right decision for everyone, but as a pitcher's parent whose son dominatated in HS over many players, I find the statement offensive. [/QUOTE]
***so what that he dominated, so did my kid against kids 3-4 years older because he played up, so did every good player out there since they were babies, whats your point man???
he's not a pitcher, and it ain't my decision
if it works out, great, but it has nothing to do with YOUR experience............we are all on our own..............YOURS is different than OURS
NEW HSBBW RULE
PITCHER PARENTS ADVISE PITCHERS
POSITION PARENTS ADVISE NOBODY
In a nutshell, all these kids possess talent. Instead of blasting the parents(ME),why don't you just be more encouraging.
Every reality out there I make mention of, you people turn it against me, and the funny thing is, I DON'T MAKE THE RULES, but you sure as he** treat me that way.
Oldslugger-Believe me when I tell you that having all the answers is not my specialty. I was trying to emphasize the point that there are no black and white decisions on this subject. You will get your college people and your sign out of high school crowd and I was just making the point that I am not buying into either one. This decision is like a marriage and I sure as hell am not going to tell anyone who they should marry.
I am not blasting you, I was attempting to let you know that you should leave all your doors open and whatever you and your family decide, I am wishing you the best of luck.
I am not blasting you, I was attempting to let you know that you should leave all your doors open and whatever you and your family decide, I am wishing you the best of luck.
OS8,
I'm sorry,
I promise I won't blast you anymore.
We all have are opinions,
And sometimes are opinions hit to close to home.
From what I gather from your posts, is you've been a player and have seen the inside part of the game.
You have a very tough love approuch to what you feel is the right way to do it, whatever IT is?
I respect that.
So for what its worth, don't stop posting.
But You must [We all must] get thicker skin to survive as a parent of a Baseball player?
JMHO
EH
I'm sorry,
I promise I won't blast you anymore.
We all have are opinions,
And sometimes are opinions hit to close to home.
From what I gather from your posts, is you've been a player and have seen the inside part of the game.
You have a very tough love approuch to what you feel is the right way to do it, whatever IT is?
I respect that.
So for what its worth, don't stop posting.
But You must [We all must] get thicker skin to survive as a parent of a Baseball player?
JMHO
EH
quote:Every reality out there I make mention of, you people turn it against me,
OS8, I am not trying to turn "reality" against you, I am raising questions about your view of "reality" at the collegiate and professional levels.
"***so what that he dominated, so did my kid against kids 3-4 years older because he played up, so did every good player out there since they were babies, whats your point man???"
My son never dominated kids 3-4 years older. In fact he wasn't the MVP of his high school team or league and his name was not listed in the 150 top high school seniors in our area. The way you describe "reality," in your view, my son was not a good player.
In my world of "reality," he is a good player. Success in high school is not a predictor of future success. Success after high school proves whether you are a good player. Like I said, I am not trying to turn "reality" against you. I think there is a view of "reality" that occurs after high school that you have not seen.
"
Infielddad, you’re not alone…
I have a son who had never, not once, since he started playing organized baseball been the best pitcher on his team.
No not in little league, youth leagues, high school, college or 12 years in pro ball was he considered the best pitcher (let alone player) on his team..
But other than at the pro level, he was the only one on all those other teams that actually made it to the top. All his teammates who dominated the lower levels did not make it! In fact, the only other of his youth teammates who did well in pro ball also did not dominate the younger levels!
His teammates that dominated the youth leagues… Some played in college, one played DI, both went no farther.
His teammate who was the dominate pitcher in high school was drafted and signed out of high school. He played three years, never got above low A and now drives a bread truck.
8 players were drafted from his college team, including an all American. None of those who were most dominate made it above low A.
My older son did dominate at every level. I’ve mentioned this before. He never made it out of A ball.
I do understand that this is not the general rule, but it is something to keep in mind. The number of people who have been unpleasantly surprised by lack of success in pro ball is mind boggling!
infielddad... Your son actually has a big advantage over many others. Things weren’t handed to him. He has earned his opportunity and will have many people pulling for him. He probably understands better than some others that things don’t end on signing day!
I have a son who had never, not once, since he started playing organized baseball been the best pitcher on his team.
No not in little league, youth leagues, high school, college or 12 years in pro ball was he considered the best pitcher (let alone player) on his team..
But other than at the pro level, he was the only one on all those other teams that actually made it to the top. All his teammates who dominated the lower levels did not make it! In fact, the only other of his youth teammates who did well in pro ball also did not dominate the younger levels!
His teammates that dominated the youth leagues… Some played in college, one played DI, both went no farther.
His teammate who was the dominate pitcher in high school was drafted and signed out of high school. He played three years, never got above low A and now drives a bread truck.
8 players were drafted from his college team, including an all American. None of those who were most dominate made it above low A.
My older son did dominate at every level. I’ve mentioned this before. He never made it out of A ball.
I do understand that this is not the general rule, but it is something to keep in mind. The number of people who have been unpleasantly surprised by lack of success in pro ball is mind boggling!
infielddad... Your son actually has a big advantage over many others. Things weren’t handed to him. He has earned his opportunity and will have many people pulling for him. He probably understands better than some others that things don’t end on signing day!
Everytime my son has gone through a period of struggle at the plate he has come out of it a much better hitter than he was before he started to struggle. Why? I really believe it is because this failure drives somes kids to work even harder. It causes them to make adjustments and learn that they constantly have to make those adjustments. Players that have never had to work their way out of a slump or a tough time on the hill have a much harder time learning to make those adjustments later down the road. This is just my opinion. I really feel like kids that have some talent but have to work really hard to be elite type players gain an advantage in the long run. You have to understand that hard work and persistence to prove yourself everyday if crucial. And the trials of failure will only make you a better player in the long run if you have the work ethic and desire to fight through it. JMHO
quote:Posted by PGStaff: He probably understands better than some others that things don’t end on signing day!
Profound statement that! The work is all ahead, whether you are playing for pay or text books.