MMV #068: Should You Play Summer Ball?

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With the summer quickly approaching, it's important to talk about whether you should play or not.

There are essentially 3 options:

1. Play summer ball

2. Only train

3. Play and train

There are pros and cons to all 3 of these.

Lets break them down.

1. Play Summer Ball

Pros:

• Game experience
• Can get innings if you didn't pitch much in the spring
• Scouting opportunities if you are looking at colleges or pro ball
• Fun experiences playing in a college league or playing in big tournaments

Cons:

• Potentially not getting better at your weaknesses
• Throwing too many innings
• Showcasing to colleges or scouts before you are ready

2. Only Train

Pros:

• Uninterrupted time to develop skills
• Take time off if fatigued or coming off heavy workload spring

Cons:

• No in game reps to test skills

3. Play and Train

Pros:

• Work on skills and test in game 

Cons:

• Potential to overtrain
• Not really get better at skill or in game experience because time is split

My Opinion

If you are a player who needs to make substantial progress to get to the next level (college or pro) you probably should only train.

There is value in getting in game reps, but it doesn't matter if you are simply not good enough.

Not to mention, if you are a college player, the summer is the only time you have to yourself where you can do what you want.

Those 3 months could change your career.

For high school kids I can understand playing summer ball, but you still have to ask yourself what the missing link is for you.

And if you are going to play summer ball, the fall/winter should be taken off to develop.

There is no perfect answer, but you have to ask yourself what is going to help you get to where you want to go?

Be honest with yourself.

As always, reach out with any questions!

I would be happy to help talk through your own situation as the summer approaches.

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