Best wishes to your son and family.

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Thanks everyone. He's had a great ride (so far) and is taking it better than I am.

He has had a great ride he will cherish sometime down the road, but rest assured the kids get over it alot faster than their parents. Not sure if that is good or not.

I hate to observe these things...........

Best wishes for you and your son FrankF!

Frank,

I'm sorry to read this...I know how this whole waiting game feels. From our son's accident a few years ago, I also know how it feels to abruptly stare a possible end to the playing days in the face.

You are right, our sons handle it better. But it still stinks for all.

We're all proud of your son. There's no question he's a great young man who has accomplished a lot. My very best to him...and to you, his parents, my very best to you too. We all know its coming at some point...but it ain't any eaiser.

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The wife and I were talking about this possibility last night and she stated "I hate baseball".

Trust me when I say I know that feeling all too well. Your wife is in good company!

Peace, my friend. Let us know how Josh is doing and where his life travels next.

Best,
JBB

Frank,
We've shared a lot of these baseball "experiences" over the years. It's been terrific and this one will be no different after the dust settles. I doubt there will be any regrets. What your Josh has gained over his long baseball career is impossible to understand at this point in his life. He has gained much. But he has missed much too. He has been so focused on his baseball carer that it will take a while for everything around him to settle into a proper perspective. You'll notice him saying little things about "new" experiences he missed because of baseball. With my son it's been countless things from water skiing, teaching his dog a new tricks, to learning how to motivate a young high school baseball player, to snorkeling in the ocean and finally what course of study he wants to pursue for his masters degree. We "hate" for their careers to end but as one door close so opens another.
Good Luck to Josh,
Fungo

FrankF I was very saddened to read your news. It sounds like your son has many options thanks to his academic choices and I wish him the best. Having followed your threads over the years, you should be very proud of the advice and guidance you provided over the years. Thank you for sharing. I will be very interested in following his story from this point forward. Good luck Josh, FrankF and Josh's mom.

I'm sorry, too.

But you did put it in perspective, didn't you....



I think many of us feel like we have a million feet, with so many other shoes falling all around.....and I thank you for helping me to understand, again, that we are truly blessed. Thank you.

Best wishes and good luck to Josh and your family.

And to all of us who are losing shoes to gravity.

Sounds like Josh has plenty of support from loving parents. I am sure he will be a success so matter what road he chooses. My hs senior son has just about decided not to play college ball and give 100% to his college studies. It is a mature decision but a surprising one at the same time. Everything happens for a reason. Good luck to Josh and his family.

Frank,

If we are trying to educate young baseball players, Josh is the poster boy for success.

Most of us don't know Josh personally, but his story is a great one. The traits he has displayed and his accomplishments in baseball and academics are sure to lead to big success.

We need a lot more young people like Josh.

Frank, I hope you do stay around here. You have no idea just how important your voice can be and how many you might help. The initial sadness will subside and then be replaced by all the proud memories. You and Josh have so much to be proud of and so much experience. Your way of giving back is to use that experience and knowledge to help others who haven’t been there yet.

Best of luck to Josh, I for one would be very interested in hearing the next chapter. That’s really the most important chapter for most everyone… “After Baseball”… It’s something we don’t talk about enough.

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Originally posted by PGStaff:
Frank,

If we are trying to educate young baseball players, Josh is the poster boy for success.

Most of us don't know Josh personally, but his story is a great one. The traits he has displayed and his accomplishments in baseball and academics are sure to lead to big success.

We need a lot more young people like Josh.

Frank, I hope you do stay around here. You have no idea just how important your voice can be and how many you might help. The initial sadness will subside and then be replaced by all the proud memories. You and Josh have so much to be proud of and so much experience. Your way of giving back is to use that experience and knowledge to help others who haven’t been there yet.

Best of luck to Josh, I for one would be very interested in hearing the next chapter. That’s really the most important chapter for most everyone… “After Baseball”… It’s something we don’t talk about enough.

PG - those are nice thoughts indeed!

One other thing I would like to add, is that even though Josh's playing career may be over, it does not necessarily mean that his baseball career is over. There are literally hundreds of ways to continue his love of the sport and be actively involved. Even if he pursues a lucrative Wall Street job or something like that, he can still help out a local high school team with his vast experience. Think about it, how many teams would love to have a former D1 player and pro player instructing their kids! If coaching is not in his blood, perhaps scouting or some other noble pursuit can be achieved if he so desires.

Hmmm...PG, you might be on to something. What about an "After Baseball" Forum and limit it to those who actually made it to the pros, either Minor League or the Big Show.

From what little I can tell, less baseball = more fishing.

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From what little I can tell, less baseball = more fishing.

Awesome picture!

My son and I both love Bass fishing as well!

Pretty Fish

Four pounder ?

You could guess weights at the fair. His 2-man team placed 2nd of 5 in his club tourney with 52 pounds, I think. There is life after baseball.

How much do you pay for that bait?

Bait? They just jump in the boat.

DAD

It is not guessing---when you have seen enough bass you can tell the weight pretty surely

There is a reason they are called fish stories.