What is Minor League Baseball? - Pro Baseball Insider

What is Minor League Baseball and other frequently asked questions about MiLB.[toc=5 title=Contents:]A sure-fire way to prove you know absolutely NOTHING about baseball is to ask a minor league baseball player any of the following questions:“When are you going pro?” (they already are)“Are you hoping to get drafted?” (they already were)“Do you want to play professional baseball?” (Again, they are getting paid to play… that makes them a professional baseball player)“Are you hoping to make it to the big leagues?” (SERIOUSLY?!? No, I’d rather stay in single A, working 10 hours a day, 7 days a week and making less than minimum wage)“How can I try out to play on your team?” (You have to get drafted in the MLB draft or sign with an MLB organization as a free agent. Then they’ll send you to the team of their choice.)In my 16 years of playing pro ball, including a lot of time in the minors, I was asked questions like this more times than I can count. People were usually well meaning. But the mo...