Baseball players are built at home discipline, attitude, respect. The game is mental. Nothing is given. Dreams of college or the majors start w/ home education. parents and preparation. The difference to the other 20% of international players is simple there is no backup plan.
Baseball doesn’t last forever.
The end usually isn’t announced — it’s a quiet tap on the shoulder.
No warning. No rewind.
Compete hard. Respect the game. Enjoy the grind.
Make the years count.
PSA to HS Pitcher/Catcher
You warm up in the OF together, you warm up in the bullpen together, and you likely hang out in the dugout together before first pitch. During all that time together is when you figure out what to do for signs with a guy on 2nd base, not once he’s there