I have been offered a scholarship to go play college baseball. I have played since I was 3. I love baseball, but I'm also trying to get a job I have been wanting for a while. It's a great job. I need some advice.
2007-08-07 08:37:30 · 15 answers · asked by baseballguy 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It really all depends on what you see for yourself ten years down the road. If you do not take the scholarship you might always ask yourself "what if" and that would be a sad thing to live with the rest of your life. None of us know how good a player you are, your economic situation, or what you see yourself doing in the future. The only recommendation that I could make is not to make a decision you will regret in the future, good luck.
2007-08-07 08:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell you from experience DON"T PASS UP YOUR DREAM! If you really love baseball then you should 100% play because you might not get another shot. There are always going to be jobs out there that you will like but you will just have to look for them. I am still kicking myself in the *** for quitting baseball back in college because of a freak accident (I took a liner of the skull while pitching!) and I have always looked back and said why didn't I stick with it because I miss it a lot. I still play but I know I would have had a good shot at going further had I stuck with it. I had a 95mph fastball and pretty damm good curve and the scouts were always there and told me that I should play 1 more year of college (I was only a freshman at the time of the injury) and then we would talk. Oh if I only knew then what I know now. But trust me when I say if you love ball play ball and get that job later because life is to short to pass up your dreams!
2007-08-07 09:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by mrjamfy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the choice is college or no college than I would urge you to strongly consider getting the higher education, especially if it is free or reduced from scholarship. A diploma is amazing, and college is 4 years you will never forget. Also, college opens numerous doors of opportunity for things you may never have dreamed of. The job now may be a once in a life time opportunity, but I know in your situation, I would have chosen college. Cheaper/Free Education + Baseball is nearly untouchable. But in the end this is your decision, and as stated in the movie "The Sandlot"
"Follow Your Heart Kid. You Can Never Go Wrong"
2007-08-07 08:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by JimBo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know if i was you, i would do the scholarship. I would die to play in college. Even if that doesn't work out, you could get a job like the one you wanted by earning that degree. If you go for the job, you're done with baseball. Go for the dream!
2007-08-07 08:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Brian C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to college and play baseball. You will get a better education and if you dont make it in the majors playing baseball you will have a college degree to fall back on and get a good job still.
2007-08-07 08:43:11 · answer #5 · answered by imsmartkid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if u go to college u can secure your future and play baseball so i would go to college and play baseball while getting a degree in business or something like that.
2007-08-07 08:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The job you are interested in may or may not be there later in life, but college baseball is not long lived. Follow your heart in this matter, but I think you'll regret not playing college ball. You have the rest of your life to work.
Good Luck!
2007-08-07 09:47:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your heart. Which would your heart really want. Your mind says the money and the job but if you're getting a ride to college to PLAY ball, I'd get on the bus, Gus.
Even if you didn't get the Big Show, you'd still have the degree. Another job will come.
2007-08-07 08:42:22 · answer #8 · answered by Dan Bueno 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me tell you something,you will be working the rest of your life,go play and get a free education.Your only young once you need to do all those things that are fun like playing the game of baseball.Hey you never know you may get a shot at the majors.I say PLAY BALL.
2007-08-07 09:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the job means no college, you gotta go with going to college. if it's between baseball and the job while going to college there are a few ways to look at it.
1) pick the one you love more
2) pick the one that keeps you more financially sound
3) if you really don't think you'll make it far at baseball, go with the job.
2007-08-07 08:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by Zaza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋