<p>There is a difference. I doubt that the baseball player will wear his uniform to games, do TV spots for the Navy, and actively recruit people. Will he go directly to the major league? Maybe but what if he doesnt. Is a triple A player really going to create that much publicity, and will this publicity outweigh the sacrifices the rest of his class who raised their right hand with him? Sounds like the publicity thing is a rationalization. The military is based on a brotherhood, a family who fights and dies for each other. Wanting out to play baseball seems pretty selfish to me. Maybe he should resign his commission and go where his heart is, on the baseball field. I would hate to have Marines/Sailors under somebody who’s heart is somewhere else and is not giving 100% for them.</p>