Chances are, if you’re a Next Level Ballplayer subscriber, you’ve dreamt of one day playing in the Big Leagues. Shoot, I STILL have dreams about it, and that ship has definitely sailed.
While that dream might seem far away if you aren’t already in the Minor Leagues, the inside information you’re about to get today will help you no matter what level of baseball you’re at today.
Gene Watson is the Kansas City Royals’ Director of Pro Scouting. He’s been a scout for over 15 years and now reports directly to the General Manager on players both inside and outside of their organization.
Over the years Gene has seen hundreds, if not thousands, of baseball players enter minor league baseball, with dreams of making it to the Big Leagues. Few actually make it (around 1% depending on who you ask).
I was able to meet up with Gene at the Royals’ Academy in the Dominican Republic to ask what it takes to make it to the Big Leagues.
Thanks again to Gene for sharing these insightful nuggets in this quick 3 minute video.
“You gotta be able to manage success and you gotta be able to manage failure. The filter is always on. Whether it’s your life style or not it’s a job”
– Gene Watson
KC Royals Director of Pro Scouting
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