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Millions of children will soon be stepping onto baseball and softball fields around the country for another summer of fun-filled games and practices. For some, though, the journey will be derailed before it ever has a chance to begin.
The reason? The dreaded Draft Day tryout.
You know what I’m talking about. There are many different versions around the country, but the scenarios are similar: The kids are brought together to perform various skills, while coaches armed with clipboards make notations on which players they yearn to have on their roster--and which ones they hope wind up on someone else’s team.