Why are MLB teams allowed toplay college teams in spring training?
Question by bigwheels1031: Why are MLB teams allowed toplay college teams in spring training?
Why are MLB teams allowed to play college teams during the preseason? I never seen a further professional sports league do this and I wonder how this benefits anyone? How embrassing must it feel if you lose to a college team but at same time how does it feel to be demolished by professionals? We already had two fascinating games of college vs pros. In a split squad game the Boston Red Sox beat Boston College 24-0. The other day the University of Michigan played the New York Mets to a 4-4 draw.
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Answer by reditz84
it helps the college teams out to play a more experiecenced team
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This is mostly done for charity and can you reckon of the thrill the college players have even to be on the same field as the pros? Plus, what if you end up tying or beating a MLB team? That may possibly pump your team up for the whole college season. The pros normally only play their young and non-roster spring invitiees in the game, so its not like David Vs Goliath. Its normally done in fun and everyone has a excellent time.
Excellent question . Brings to mind what if NFL teams played college teams. How in this area the New England Patriots play USC. Wow what a game that would be.
its a benefit for both teams.
it helps major league teams gain confidence for the year
it helps colleges play against better experienced teams
anyway its a college players dream to play a major league team crushed or not they are expected to lose they got nothing to lose
mlb is allowed for scouting reasons
It is simple practice but I reckon it is really for the College Teams. Just so they can have some fun and to give them goals to go for.
Its a exhibition,Hockey does it.
i reckon it a small spring training for college