$367,000 is not chump change.
I used to be a seasonal worker and just made minimum wage.
I by no means want to imply it's a small sum of cash, but if you factor in taxes (which are likely 40-45% depending on state and local taxes), you're looking at closer to $200,000 after all is said and done. That's a nice sum, but it's not life-changing money, and you will be dirt poor in the minors slumming it for a few years. That cash will dry up quickly.
I mean, I don’t know you make, but…..
Listen, I'll state it again (even though I said it 5 posts above this one), but I'm not saying $367,000 is pocket change. But, if you're a highly regarded talent who could potentially improve your draft stock after 1-2 years, netting $200,000ish dollars after taxes isn't life-changing money. If you're an out of state student, a 4-year degree from TN alone could cost you $100,000 or so. You can easily argue getting an education, living a solid, comfortable life in college, and improving your stock is a far more attractive option.
Trust me, I had friends from high school who were minor leaguers/major leaguers, and the life of a minor league ball-player ain't no freakin' picnic, let me tell you.....
I think if you look no farther than Leiter and Kopps, along with Rocker… because Kopps didn’t have this kind of season last year, and he’s now a senior, and he’s not a starter… he has to go, but somebody is gonna get a great arm for next to nothing.
It’s BS, but it is what it is.
no you make not much at all monthly and food allowance does not get you far plus live with 4 to 6 guys unless you stay with an assigned family.Listen, I'll state it again (even though I said it 5 posts above this one), but I'm not saying $367,000 is pocket change. But, if you're a highly regarded talent who could potentially improve your draft stock after 1-2 years, netting $200,000ish dollars after taxes isn't life-changing money. If you're an out of state student, a 4-year degree from TN alone could cost you $100,000 or so. You can easily argue getting an education, living a solid, comfortable life in college, and improving your stock is a far more attractive option.
Trust me, I had friends from high school who were minor leaguers/major leaguers, and the life of a minor league ball-player ain't no freakin' picnic, let me tell you.....
Listen, I'll state it again (even though I said it 5 posts above this one), but I'm not saying $367,000 is pocket change. But, if you're a highly regarded talent who could potentially improve your draft stock after 1-2 years, netting $200,000ish dollars after taxes isn't life-changing money. If you're an out of state student, a 4-year degree from TN alone could cost you $100,000 or so. You can easily argue getting an education, living a solid, comfortable life in college, and improving your stock is a far more attractive option.
Trust me, I had friends from high school who were minor leaguers/major leaguers, and the life of a minor league ball-player ain't no freakin' picnic, let me tell you.....
I by no means want to imply it's a small sum of cash, but if you factor in taxes (which are likely 40-45% depending on state and local taxes), you're looking at closer to $200,000 after all is said and done. That's a nice sum, but it's not life-changing money, and you will be dirt poor in the minors slumming it for a few years. That cash will dry up quickly.