Re: MLB 14 The Show PS4: Road to the Show Thread
Finally started RTTS yesterday. I'm a 3B, with backup positions being 2B/SS.
Initially, as an 18 year-old, I went through the motions of the amateur showcase and didn't do well at all. I can't remember my exact numbers, but the 2nd game is what saved me as I had a couple singles, a walk, and an RBI. My other two games I went something like 1 for 8 with a couple strike outs. Nonetheless, I ended up getting a 3rd-round grade and went towards the end of the 3rd-round, drafted by the Braves organization. I had really wanted to be drafted by the Phillies; considering the positional need I thought they might go for it (no such luck).
Well I wasn't too pleased with my draft position or the organization, so I decided to forgo signing and went to college for four years. Now as a 22-year old with more experience, I did much better the second time around in the amateur showcase. I ended up going something like 8-13, 3 RBIs, 2 doubles, just one strikeout. It really only marginally improved my draft stock from before, estimated to go in the 2nd round, but I had to live with it.
I ended up getting selected 30th overall, at the end of the first round, by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Still no luck drawing the Phillies attention, but overall I was pleased: this is a pretty good organization to be a part of. Right now I'm playing for AA-Springfield, made my debut last night and got a hit in my very first AB!
Not much else to report at the moment as I've only played two games. The Cardinals seem pretty thin at the 3B position, really only Carpenter is ahead of me in terms of ability, so I figure I have a decent path towards the Majors. I'm hoping to at least get called up to AAA before the first year is over. It does kinda stink I can't test free agency until I'm 28. I can see the benefit of just signing in the first place at 18 instead of college.
Finally started RTTS yesterday. I'm a 3B, with backup positions being 2B/SS.
Initially, as an 18 year-old, I went through the motions of the amateur showcase and didn't do well at all. I can't remember my exact numbers, but the 2nd game is what saved me as I had a couple singles, a walk, and an RBI. My other two games I went something like 1 for 8 with a couple strike outs. Nonetheless, I ended up getting a 3rd-round grade and went towards the end of the 3rd-round, drafted by the Braves organization. I had really wanted to be drafted by the Phillies; considering the positional need I thought they might go for it (no such luck).
Well I wasn't too pleased with my draft position or the organization, so I decided to forgo signing and went to college for four years. Now as a 22-year old with more experience, I did much better the second time around in the amateur showcase. I ended up going something like 8-13, 3 RBIs, 2 doubles, just one strikeout. It really only marginally improved my draft stock from before, estimated to go in the 2nd round, but I had to live with it.
I ended up getting selected 30th overall, at the end of the first round, by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Still no luck drawing the Phillies attention, but overall I was pleased: this is a pretty good organization to be a part of. Right now I'm playing for AA-Springfield, made my debut last night and got a hit in my very first AB!
Not much else to report at the moment as I've only played two games. The Cardinals seem pretty thin at the 3B position, really only Carpenter is ahead of me in terms of ability, so I figure I have a decent path towards the Majors. I'm hoping to at least get called up to AAA before the first year is over. It does kinda stink I can't test free agency until I'm 28. I can see the benefit of just signing in the first place at 18 instead of college.
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