What informs being The Can't Miss Kid? Peter Abraham's article about Willie Romay, the scout who projected Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, shares some thoughts.
MVB has four freshmen on the roster this season, all expected to contribute. Along with four sophomores, that means an abundance of youth. What did an MLB scout say about 'projection'?
“The first thing was his good family dynamic,” Romay said. “I got to know his mother and father and saw that he had the support system that young players need. Plus, he was mature for his age.”
Family support matters in every endeavor. Academic achievement, sport, music, drama, and other pursuits ask families to sacrifice time and treasure. It's a big ask.
“High school baseball was part of his development, which isn’t always the case now ...They have a process there and the players are taught to do things correctly."
Winning is never a given. Collaboration, connection, and coachability all are critical. Coach Scott Celli has noted that "skill, health, and luck" matter. The sign in the UNC Women's Soccer locker room reads: "Excellence is our only agenda."
“A winning player,” Romay said. “That’s what I saw.”
"We make our habits and our habits make us." Attention is a habit. Hard work is a habit. Good choices on and off the court are habits. Winning players have winning habits.
“He was confident in his ability and put his best swing on the ball.”
Less experienced players can be hesitant to take their best swing on the ball. Self-reflection and proper technique (including full backswings) lead to self-confidence. This transforms players from playing "in between" to taking great swings.
"...you’d go to the ballpark expecting something special was about to happen,” Romay said. “Scouting Roman I had that same feeling. He brought it to the field."
Player development takes commitment, time, and belief. At the top of Coach John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success" are FAITH and PATIENCE...that means belief and time.
"Prove it" every day.
Lagniappe. "I thought it was your dream to dance." Have you practiced your footwork, armswing, and platform today?
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