WHen GD puts out there that he openly tells kids not to play HS ball in Iowa, then why go easy? There are more places than Texas to play.

If your focus is getting to college, the HS ball can be helpful. There are many paths. Not just big org club ball. Last night the Class 4A title game had two pitchers dueling it out. The Iowa Public Television announcer said both are going to Iowa State next year to play ball. Last I knew that was D1 P4.

It's only a distaction if you let it be one, or want it to be one...