Sam wrote:Spazsdad wrote:Sam wrote:
OBTW: This is a game. Its supposed to be fun. Its not a job.
Yes it should be enjoyable but it could also be looked at a job since you will be paid with your scholarship in larger amounts than any part time gig would garner you. If you took sports out of the equation what would a HS kid potentially earn in a part time job to put towards their education?
Probably not much.....but the parents would put, conservatively, $120K towards a college education (for a pitcher) in savings if they never played TB......and that's a sure thing. Playing TB at a high level gets you a shot at lowering your higher education costs....not even close to a sure thing....and full rides are akin to lightening strikes. It can be fun and it does keep them busy.....but its a risky investment if you are looking for it to pay for your schooling.....and you may injure the kid for life by treating this as a job. JMHO....and I'm not saying you are wrong....I just look at it differently.
Satan must be getting cold because I am agreeing with Sam twice in one day Excellent points Sam- sometimes I think more parents need a dose of reality!