re: I don’t get dripping $1000’s on kid’s travel ball in hopes of a scholarship

Maybe his kid just enjoyed it, so he was willing to sacrifice his money and time for the kid to do something they enjoyed and also positively affected their life (scholarship, etc.). Insane logic, but maybe it's possible.

I'd never push my kid and travel ball has gotten absurd, but it's possible they love it and it's not hurting anything. I loved playing ball year round.