What is the reward for a Division III baseball player?

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<p>Nice senior-year-of-college (Oberlin) column</p>

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<p>MM2K - From my perspective, you hit the nail on the head…for the love of the game. I would also argue that a lot of D2 and D1 athletes also play for the love of the game. Remember only 10 can play (including DH) at one time. Rosters are usually 30 -35 deep depending on the division. That is a lot of players “riding the pine” in any one game. In my son’s case, he has loved baseball since he was 4. He is a HS senior admitted to an Ivy. I don’t see that passion changing any time soon. He can’t wait to start in the Fall. My understanding is that it is a huge adjustment for freshman baseball players to earn their spot, and contribute. Their playing time reward is usually not immediate, as a lot of positioins are 2-3 deep. Best of luck to you and your son!</p>

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<p>I think that’s true for athletes in a lot of sports. My son loves to run, pure and simple. He can’t imagine NOT competing on a collegiate level. He knows he will be expected to run at least 80 miles per week (most likely, depending on the coach), and also do some weight training. I can’t imagine how he’ll fit it in, but he’s determined.</p>