Did a MLB team just SIGN a 12 YEAR OLD ??

https://www.varsityhype.com/https://www.bardstownbourbon.com/https://greenriverwhiskey.com/The podcast episode features a conversation between Jason and PJ Garcia from ZT Hooks. It begins with scheduling challenges and the importance of the ZT organization. The discussion then transitions to the Canes and leadership, followed by an exploration of the ZT Hooks program, youth baseball, and multi-sport athletes. The conversation concludes with a focus on the influence of coaches and training methods. The conversation covers topics such as Pittsburgh, California and high school sports, the fall season and multi-sport athletes, coaching and player development, and catcher development and bat regulations. The conversation delves into the controversy surrounding a pre-agreement with a 12-year-old boy, highlighting the exploitation and challenges faced in youth baseball. It also explores the contrasting experiences of Cooperstown and All-Star Village, reflecting on the game and closing remarks.TakeawaysScheduling challenges and the importance of ZT organizationTransition to Canes and leadershipYouth baseball and multi-sport athletesInfluence of coaches and training methods High school sports culture in Pittsburgh, CaliforniaBalancing multi-sport activities in the fall seasonCoaching philosophy and player developmentChallenges and regulations related to catcher development and bat usage Youth baseball faces issues of exploitation and unethical practices.The experiences at Cooperstown and All-Star Village differ significantly, impacting the overall perception of the game.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges01:25 The Importance of ZT Organization03:44 Transition to Canes and Leadership07:30 The ZT Hooks Program09:48 Youth Baseball and Multi-Sport Athletes18:50 Influence of Coaches and Training Methods22:56 Pittsburgh, California and High School Sports24:55 Fall Season and Multi-Sport Athletes25:22 Coaching and Player Development35:37 Catcher Development and Bat Regulations44:42 Pre-Agreement Controversy45:11 Exploitation in Youth Baseball46:37 Challenges of Youth Baseball50:20 Cooperstown Experience53:29 All-Star Village vs. Dreams Park58:40 Reflections on the Game01:00:07 Closing Remarks