Dedicing whether to quit a sport I have played for 8 years.?

Question

I have been playing baseball for over 8 years. This winter I just have decided that I think I'm going to quit. I didn't make our high school JV team freshmen year and now I'm a sophomore. I don't feel ready and there are people my age way better than me. I just feel like if I quit I'm giving up. But I don't have the drive to go and practice, I mean I love the sport but I don't live it. And If I quit, I'm afraid years from now I'm going to look back and have a grudge for not continuing to play. Because If I don't make my high school team, I'm not gonna get anywhere, not college not in the mlb. I mean I could still play rec if I really love the sport. But I don't feel like it interest me anymore. What should I do? I feel kind of depressed.

Answer 1

Guess what? All athletes go through something like this, maybe leaving the sport for a bit will help you to realize just how much you love baseball. Maybe going and playing in that recreation league will reignite that spark you need to motivate yourself to get to practice and play the game? No one can give you the answer you're looking for except yourself, and remember....there are many athletes that didn't play high school ball and went onto play in the pro's! Watch any MLB, NFL, MLS, NBA, game and I will bet you there will be one guy who was a walk on in college, if not onto that professional team.

Answer 2

I understand what you're saying. I felt that I was "forced" to give up baseball because of coaches pushing my arm until I sustained an injury that kept me from making the JV team. And my way of dealing with it was to join the Track team, improving my arm, and becoming a javelin thrower.

Lesson: just because one door closes doesn't mean there isn't a window opening in the room!

If your heart isn't there to keep going on with baseball, if you have lost the passion and love of playing the game, then it may be time to hang up your glove. If you have the option to continue playing in a less competitive arena (like a rec league), then you'll still get the "fix" of playing ball without the pressure and the super-competitiveness of JV or even Varsity baseball. And you might find you still really do love the game, just not at such an intense level.

If you do what feels right to you, then you won't hold a grudge against yourself. Try not to let this decision drag you down. Instead, take it as a chance to learn because you *will* encounter similar moments in your life down the line. Guaranteed!

Answer 3

Never give up, that not the right mind set, Listen we all reach a point where we cant do any better. like some guys can throw 88 mph fast ball but never will they ever throw a 90. If you feel like you have reached your full potintal and can't do any better. And ur play is not good enough, quit and try something else. Or stick wih it until you feel you do reach your full potentail. Never say you can't because you can. Look at the stars they had to work relly hard we as atheletes in high school, need to do the same...

Answer 4

Well its all up to you, but lets put it this way...

In the world of sports, there will always be people better than you, its just those who work harder that make it to the next level

I got cut from my high school baseball team as a sophomore, I am now a senior and have gotten contacts from a number of division one colleges and division two colleges, sometimes weird things just happen to people

I'd also like to point out that Michael Jordan got cut from his high school basketball team as a sophomore. I think thats all I need to say

If you love the sport enough stick with it, you never know what could happen.

Answer 5

Sometimes people just loose interest in something they have done for a long time. I did gymnastics for many years and after I developed a body that most gymnasts don't have, I quit that sport and decided to so something that interested me and suited my body shape. I know that reason is different from yours but maybe it's a sign to take up a new hobby. I still get a chance to do gymnastics with my boyfriends daughter, who is starting to learn. So there's still a way to hold on to something you loved and were good at. Maybe see if the community center needs an extra coach for the little leauge team.

Answer 6

im a sophomore too, i felt the same way as u did last year. if u think u r good enough to make the team then u should practice n tryout. remember u have 3 more baseball season ahead of u. if u live on long island- theres only one place that u can have so much fun playing baseball- baseball heaven- u should try play there and that place will def make you more interested in baseball and also u will become a better player.

Answer 7

I am sorry to hear you are going through this and I can relate to you, but basically what I see is that you are being too hard on yourself. baseball requires your full attention to it in order for you get better, there is lot to sacrifice and it may be you are not ready to make that commitment yet. baseball requires constant practice year round and most of the times seven days a week. When I was your age I was considered an excellent player but I had to bust my butt to get better. I know you love baseball but there are other interest out there that may fit you better or you just may need the time off to rekindle that passion again and come back stronger. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.

Answer 8

I myself didn't make the a team in high school. (football). I decided not to try anymore and went on to focusing on my studies. I look back now 12 years later and sometimes wonder if i made a wrong choice. The best advise i could give you is to try again. If you do make it into the team, maybe you'll realize that baseball is not for you. At least nobody will ever tell you that you didn't give it a shot.... good luck.

Answer 9

It takes a big person the admit that others are better than him. The question is what makes them better and what do you need to get there?

You obviolusy have a lot of passion for the game and you need to use that passion to your advantage and improve your game.

You not making the team is a set back and not the end. Do you understand? Good.

Never give up on anything you love.

Answer 10

Have you discussed this with your parents? If not then you certainly should and listen to their response. You should play because you enjoy the sport, not because you might or might not make the Majors. I am not saying give up if you dream about making the majors, but teens also have enough on their plates without being pressured into playing a sport because they might make money at it.