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When does his decision need to be made?Ranked as 28 for High schools players
Yeah the slot money for the 47th pick is 1.6 million…Color me shocked if he come to school. 2d round money…I was selfishly holi g he dropped to 4th or 5th round.
I think Coach Mac said today that Davis bet on himself and wound up making a lot more.Yeah the slot money for the 47th pick is 1.6 million…
That's a tough call.Yeah the slot money for the 47th pick is 1.6 million…
Quit dreaming. The young man needs to sign. No amount of insurance could cover the possibility that he goes to college for 2 years that he will improve his draft position. Follow your dream and good luck!Just happy for this young man; most deserving of the attractive options that await him and his family.
At one time, young athletes with the family resources that could pay large premiums for injury insurance could afford to delay the professional route, knowing they could cover the financial risk of any injuries.
Unless he signed with a " sponsor".Another element in this decision is the fact that college baseball players don’t get full scholarships, they only get percentages of a scholarship, which would be like 25%. So not only would he be turning down a million dollars, but then he would be having to pay to attend UofL. That does come with the opportunity to attain a degree, but it’s quite the flip in money between the options. I do believe the college experience would be much more enjoyable than life in the minors, but at what point does that become a factor. Tough decision for anyone in that spot.
Not to take this thread in another direction, but a family doesn't necessarily have to be resourceful to attend Trinity. Scholarships/financial aid are available.NC Card, you are either quite naive, or just ignorant of life beyond a message board.
$1.6 million for a single adult with no dependents is not “all the money in the world”; particularly after Federal, State and local income taxes are extracted.
I do not know this young man, or his family or their respective financial circumstances; however, his education at Trinity HS would suggest that his family is most resourceful in addressing the needs of their son.
I further doubt that you have ever played professional baseball, and have any real understanding as to the sacrifice associated with playing in the farm club system ……. one that does not eliminate the same possibility of injury as in college. 18 year-old young men like Daylen have their entire life ahead of them, and decisions like these are seldom confined to money considerations; something that has totally escaped your level of comprehension.
lastly, I am neither dreaming or hoping one way or another; as the Lile family will make the very best informed decision for Daylen; a process they appear to be quite successful doing thus far.
I would say that he’ll likely end up with more resources and better coaching in professional baseball. The MLB wouldn’t draft guys out of high school if they thought that college ball was better for their development. They want to develop their own guys as soon as possible, and they have all of the resources to do so.Unless his family is in deep poverty, the 1.6 million shouldn't be his reasoning to bypass college. Is it his goal to be a millionaire or to be a better baseball player?
If he believes 3 years of college will advance his baseball skills then that should be what he does. The 1.6 is not going to change his goal to be the best player he can be. It's just going to help his family economically.
Now that may be the goal as it has been with thousands of young athletes before him. Only the player knows what is best for his advancement in the game. College baseball or minor league baseball. There are arguments for and against both.
If you think I’m naive you must be clueless. Do you think a major league team would take a risk with the 47th pick on a player that may not sign? They are professionals and did their homework and probably knew about what it would take to sign. And I’m not saying that it’s all about money, just the opposite. It’s about opportunity.NC Card, you are either quite naive, or just ignorant of life beyond a message board.
$1.6 million for a single adult with no dependents is not “all the money in the world”; particularly after Federal, State and local income taxes are extracted.
I do not know this young man, or his family or their respective financial circumstances; however, his education at Trinity HS would suggest that his family is most resourceful in addressing the needs of their son.
I further doubt that you have ever played professional baseball, and have any real understanding as to the sacrifice associated with playing in the farm club system ……. one that does not eliminate the same possibility of injury as in college. 18 year-old young men like Daylen have their entire life ahead of them, and decisions like these are seldom confined to money considerations; something that has totally escaped your level of comprehension.
lastly, I am neither dreaming or hoping one way or another; as the Lile family will make the very best informed decision for Daylen; a process they appear to be quite successful doing thus far.
Yes, I think teams would do that.If you think I’m naive you must be clueless. Do you think a major league team would take a risk with the 47th pick on a player that may not sign? They are professionals and did their homework and probably knew about what it would take to sign. And I’m not saying that it’s all about money, just the opposite. It’s about opportunity.
PS - for the record, I hope I’m wrong and he becomes a Cardinal. But imho, I don’t think it’s the right decision.
Contract negotiations can lead to a drafted player not signing. It has happened before.Yes, I think teams would do that.
At least you’re half right. I don’t claim to know what’s best and you just admitted you don’t. I am just going on law of averages and logic, not a few exceptions. I know a kid that just signed as a free agent, wasn’t drafted but got enough of a small signing bonus that paid for his last year of schooling. There are so many things they can offer you that college can’t touch. Maybe if you’re a late round pick, then it becomes a big decision.NC Card, your presumptuous response is unbelievable; you presume to know the best decision for Daylen and his family? I do not think you (or I) have a clue as to what is in their best interest. My point remains ……the family know their options, and only they are qualified to decide what Daylen should do.
Still unsigned at this moment.Any word on the streets on his decision? I am not holding on to fleeting possibilities for sure. But, my fingers are crossed he decides to experience college life.