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Bradley S.
Bradley S.
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Could i do it?

I am 13. I throw a 66mph fastball from 56ft mound. (llws is 46) I have a average changeup. I bat around 430 and i have an above average glove in the field. I have above average speed. Do i have a shot at going pro?

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  • Jack Houston
    Jack Houston
    Answered August 22, 2009
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    Bradley,
    Less than 1 out of every 200 high school baseball players ever become professional baseball players, and only about one out of every 30 of those make it to the major leagues. Your odds are not very good. Most high school baseball players were all-stars in their pre-high school leagues. However, from my personal experience working with high level athletes, in the long run, the players with the most desire will eventually win out over those with more skills.
    Go for your dreams, but have a back-up plan.

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    1. Thank you. At first i have to admit what you just said really brought me down. But 600 kids go to my high school. If 2 kids could go pro, then im gonna work untill one of them is me.
      Bradley S. · August 22, 2009
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  • Coach Moore
    Coach Moore
    Answered August 23, 2009
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    Good answer Jack. To go along with what Jack said, remember also out of 5,000 players in pro ball, only about 60% are American, so it makes the odds even more, but like Jack says "go for your dreams, but have a back up plan".

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  • Coach Balasco
    Coach Balasco
    Answered August 23, 2009
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    Bradley, YES YOU CAN. Your comment back shows you have the right attitude, follow it up with the sweat and you have a good shot at pro. Always be the one who works harder.

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  • John Long
    John Long
    Answered October 03, 2009
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    Bradley, focus on what Jack said about skill and heart. Your skills will improve if you have heart. I would sign a kid with good skills but the right heart over a kid with marginally better skills and less heart. I don't want you to take this wrong... skill is important, but you have time to work on that and I'm sure you will because you sound like you have the heart. Finally, I would recommend focusing on the sport... the more you play, the better you'll be (unless your a pitcher).

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