Most of the guys I grew up playing ball with that played years of travel ball never made it to thru the first year of college ball or a year or 2 after being drafted. Tommy John and shoulder surgeries for most of them. My dad refused to let me throw a curve ball until I was in 7-8th grade and I'm thankful for it.
Only exception that I grew up playing with is Josh Donaldson. He is definitely on top of his game
My son played on some teams with Josh Donaldson when they were Seniors in HS. I think one reason his arm was good is that I never saw him pitch.
