re: Are college pitchers getting better every year?

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I definitely agree...I see so many kids now treat athletics like a job instead of just enjoying the game. Not too long ago, if you were a good athlete, you played whatever sport was in season. There was no year round training and specialization like there is today. I know a kid personally who was a phenominal baseball player growing up, played on the top select teams in the region, and was considered a future D1 prospect coming into high school. The kid grew to hate baseball and gave it up when he got to high school.

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Very true. I coach a 10u select team here in TX and I tell the parents that our goal is to help the kids develop into the best 17 yr/old playes...not the best 10 yr/old player. We play a reduced schedule of tournaments and break for football and basketball. I don't want to ask my 9 yr/old to give up another sport and he shouldn't have to. I really don't like where youth sports is headed.