Ok, you are considering whether your young ballplayer should play for a

“select” team. First ask yourself, WHY? Is it because you hear and fear that

he will fall behind his peers who are playing “select/travel” ball? Not true. Not

a good reason. Is it because your local youth league is weak and going more

and more to egalitarian baseball? That will tend to drive away kids who want to

play merit-based baseball. Is your kid enjoying and having FUN playing where he is?

That is what it is about. What’s the problem? League play is over and he would like

to play some more baseball. That’s a good reason if he hasn’t played very many games.

You think a trip to Cooperstown or some other tournament site would be cool and allow

you to brag to your coworkers? A trip to Jamaica is cooler and will impress your peers

more. Some hitting instructor says he can get your kid on his academy team and how

great it would be for his future. He has identified a sucker and is trying to bilk you out of

your money! I personally think “select/travel” is pointless before about age 11 but it is

your call.

SEE ARCHIVES

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