How Much Are Minor League Salaries?

[@learnmore5247]

Thanks for the openness. I know there are parents hoping their child makes it to the MLB. Most parents are just daydreaming. Kids should focus on their education and don't go broke chasing a dream that may turn into a nightmare.

[@AkimboSledgeHammer]

Youre dead inside lol

[@chrisdub846]

what a rip off, in MLB The Show you have to pay all the minor leaguers at least 50k lol

[@jasontee6131]

Somebody in video game land is skimming from the top. Lol.

[@BayTour08]

Great information for people to hear. I was never drafted, however, knew my what my abilities were and did not place lofty goals on myself. I understood that I never would have made it beyond single A, and just could not afford it. Got a job and started playing for fun. Being able to coach catchers is very rewarding.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

That is great! Thanks so much for commenting and watching!

[@nolanhoss5932]

I've been watching your channel for a long time and it's great Keep up the good work!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much I appreciate you watching!!!

[@cgr8826]

Hey man just gotta say I love the channel. I'm from England but my dad got me into baseball so I've had to learn about the game just from doing a lot of research and what he told me. But it's really interesting to hear about these things from a players perspective and how things work behind the scenes. Keep it up!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@caseybailey1628]

This was really interesting. Thanks Matt!

[@DeathByGravityBlast]

went to high school with Aaron Hill (currently sf giants)...always wish I knew him personally to ask a billion questions about playing pro ball, so thanks for the content man, badass channel...i just have to get caught up on all your videos now!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thats awesome and thanks!!! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@vid7076]

Very interesting and enjoyable. It's super cool that you make these type of videos!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bmay19]

Awesome vids!!!! Pretty cool you responded back to some comments for your fans unlike some of these stuck up you tubers lol I've been a fan for awhile. Good luck with your channel.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks a bunch! I'm trying to get to them all. Tough the last few days with all the comments, but doing my best! Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@xandresdr5956]

I think it's a crime how badly they treat minor leaguers. They get paid crap money and on top of that they don't even get decent food! That's absurd! Baseball is a $10 Billion business, so clearly the money is there. I'm not saying minor leagues should be paid as much as the top players, but shoot $6,000 a year is borderline criminal. God knows how much talent had to quit baseball because they could not get by with the money they are given. Something needs to change!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes I agree it is pretty crazy! Thanks again for commenting and watching!

[@todoldtrafford]

What needs to happen is the abolishment of this monopolistic, socialistic closed off system called the MLB and its union. All the revenues go to the MLB and its owners and players as stated in their CBA. What baseball needs to do is adopt a promotion/relegation structure where the bottom few teams get demoted to triple-A, top triple-A teams get promoted to the MLB. And you do this from amateur leagues to minors to the major league. That way owners are forced into investing into players, aka fighting for talent and therefore driving wages up, so that they can either stay in MLB or eventually get promoted to MLB.if an owner isn't willing to attract/ pay for talent, the team will suffer and get relegated and lose money and interest and players will go to a team that wants to succeed and pay them. But this will never happen because the MLB and its owners will never want outside competition and would go against their interest. Think of it like a socialist country; the few elites - the dictator and his friends and higher ups- gather all the wealth, while the common folk gets shafted with $6,000 salaries. It's this system that allows upward mobility, higher salaries and a better on field product. It's also why the European soccer leagues shit all over our league, MLS.

[@forceinfinity]

+bob smith completely agree with you. I also like the promotion/relegation system as that tends to "motivate" the lower teams to fight that much harder if they want to stay in the majors. That's the thing I liked about the Premier League is that toward the end of the season, you not only had drama at the top of the standings, but you had drama at the bottom of the standings. It made for an interesting story to see the teams near the bottom of the ladder fight for their lives. If they stave off relegation, its almost like they made an achievement. Too bad we don't have a more prestigious type of world tournament in baseball similar in prestige to the Champions League in soccer. That would be something to see the best the Majors had offer (like say the Nationals) going up against the best Japan had to offer as an example. I know there's the WBC, but they don't seem to have the same prestige as as the Champs League

[@loganhanovic3616]

Bill gates makes more money than that in 1second, but I do agree

[@jadezee6316]

i can assure you NO ONE WITH MAJOR LEAUGE TALENT EVER QUICK BECAUSE OF MINOR LEAGUE PAY.

[@sajjadvs.humanity9590]

thanks coach) Would you please do a video on Switch hitting, and your views on it?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Sure thing I'll make one ASAP for you! Thanks!

[@dannyfeiste8715]

How hard is it to know to swing or not against 100 mph pitchers.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question! I'll make a video for sure! Thanks!

[@dannyfeiste8715]

Antonelli Baseball thanks for the great channel.

[@tc1817]

Why are you asking someone who played a month in MLB, and whose only real problem was hitting?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I'm guessing its because I hit against 100 mph pitchers more than most people. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@tc1817]

Dan Da Man's question is stupid. It is obviously very hard. If it were easy, then you and thousands of other people would be playing, or would have been playing in MLB. I know that you are only one one the thousands of people that couldn't hit ML pitching well enough to play there for any length of time, my girlfriend's grandfather is in the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame and he is one of them too. He played for decades in minor ball in the US and in both Mexican leagues. When I asked him why he never got a shot in MLB he said: "Pitching."

[@TheBatugan77]

Have said this on other videos... My Dad had something in common with NY Yankees Whitey Ford and Frank Tepedino... all three drove trucks for UPS. Unfortunately, the other two guys couldn't cut it at UPS. Yes...things have changed.

[@Ynnojs1128]

Thanks for your honesty! Much respect to you and your family my man!

[@timothyhaynes5282]

what are uniforms like in the minor leauges and what do they do with old ones ?? and mlb

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question! I'll make a video for you! Thanks!

[@timothyhaynes5282]

Antonelli Baseball I also thi k that martial arts is a good program for baseball players I'm a 3rd dan tkd and 1st dan hapkido and I was physically stronger than those dudes because of my intense training rituals I used to do before illness struck

[@travvypoo]

Your mic setup needs improvement. It's hard to hear you even at full volume. It's a shame too because you provide such interesting knowledge for us baseball heads.

[@Ic-gq6lv]

I don't like your profile picture

[@drewg636]

New to the channel but got a personal question. You don't have to answer it obviously if you don't want to, but what went wrong in your career? What do you wish you could've done or any regrets about your big league career?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I'll make a video for you! Thanks for the question!!

[@drewg636]

Antonelli Baseball thanks man! appreciate it

[@penderpartyof2700]

Love the videos! I have a friend in the AA right now. He played one weekend in the AAA now is back in AA. Crazy stuff and crazy how little they pay.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Yup it is definitely crazy! Thanks for watching!!

[@forceinfinity]

Enjoyed this video and found it quite insightful. It's a nice reminder that those in the minors aren't getting paid that well, and yet they play their hearts out day in and day out

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! Thanks for watching!!!

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

I like these videos about the business side of the sport. It's a tough road!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!! Thanks so much for commenting and watching our videos!

[@brysonlaken9016]

That's insane! I knew they made little money obviously but 6000 dollars! That's unbelievable. Thanks for the insight. Love your vids but this one was very eye opening.

[@TravvieDunn]

Enjoying the videos man. Thankful that you are making videos on topics many ball players want to know about. Any tips for an infielder and consistency?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching! Just field as much as you can. You will figure it out the more you do it. If you have a great work ethic you will go far. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@niccress421]

Really informative! Thanks for the great content

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thank you for watching!

[@nowellclay2268]

do a video on player sponsorships or mlb agents

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Ok will do!! Thanks!

[@carlosmatos9848]

Then there's guys like Kershaw that make $10,000 everytime they throw the ball

[@TheBatugan77]

Except he didn't in the Minor Leagues.

[@carlosmatos9848]

@@TheBatugan77 Well yeah, obviously. I was just trying to put things in persepective.

[@flavor12346]

@@TheBatugan77 tynm

[@leecoleman822]

Thank You and Happy New Year . It ain’t over . USA 2019

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks you too! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Floridamanknowsbestt]

how do club guys and staff treat new guys that just got called up? do they treat you as a temp until you make the roster for a full season? and how often do guys go up and down from bigs to minors and minors to bigs?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

It depends. I'd say most treat you really well. And there is sometimes a lot of guys bouncing back and forth. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@Huon-Fitzpatrick]

Thanks. Just the info I needed

[@timcaspers6498]

2000 a day is insane :O

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha yes it is! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@robertruschak7083]

Maybe Bernie Sanders will tell the owners to pay as much as the MLB players. Lololololololooololol Supply and demand Prepare for the real world www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC

[@metaljustice4518]

Yes the pay is bad, but when my father played, at the Show level, in the 60’s, he still had to work in the offseason to make ends meet.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yup crazy huh! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@musa2775]

Idk what you mean by this but what do you mean by the Show level?

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

How does the draft signing bonus work? When and how do you get it?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a video coming soon or it's already been uploaded I can't remember lol. You receive it a few weeks after singing typically I believe. You get a check. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rayraymontoya78]

What other job can require weeks of work at no pay because it's training?

[@TheBatugan77]

Boot camp. But eventually you get paid...

[@mlbzityc2505]

Great stuff helping the young kid to know before the signing up a contract.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching!

[@shannonwilliams1941]

It’s so hard for minor league clubs to stay afloat at any level tho. Attendance levels are no where near MLB stadiums. I mean they are playing nearly everyday and that total overhead is huge! It’s just hard regardless for all!!

[@brandonbrock417]

I like how ur logo is an old astros logo turned down. I'm not knocking it I really do like it I keep staring at it

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!!

[@nicholasjackson8782]

Good video question: What was the reason you retired? Thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I'll answer it for you ASAP in a video! Thanks!

[@nicholasjackson8782]

Antonelli Baseball Thank you! Love your vids!

[@shikedants]

Matt, great videos. I found your video on minor league salaries very interesting. I wasn't surprised though. There are many independent leagues that operate kind of outside the traditional minor leagues. They label themselves as professionals, but I doubt they make much, if at all any money. The Atlantic League is an example. I was wondering if you had any idea what type of compensation those players receive. Thanks, and again, great job! Steve

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! I was offered a spot in the Atlantic League after I was released. I believe they were going to pay me $850 a month. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@fortnitetwerkcompilation]

I know u wouldn't know much about it but how does equipment work with a catcher is it like sponsorship or like u get it from the team or do u half to pay for it

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Sponsorship in most cases I believe. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@metaljustice4518]

Baseball has to be the hardest grind of any sport to reach the professional level. Crazy!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

It is definitely difficult!!

[@Pirates4LIFE100]

What do players do with their team clothes after they leave? Like their shirts shorts hats etc?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a closet full of them lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@123awtg]

Antonelli Baseball can we see the closet full of all your team issued stuff?

[@ShmeeOakee]

I used to be a bat boy for a Double A team and I met a couple of MLB players. It was an awesome experience. Do you have any cool stories about some employees at any of the teams you were on? Any relationships you made with any of them?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Hmmm good question. Let me think about it and make a video for you. Thanks again for commenting and watching!

[@jojododo1184]

Please do what are the different positions like in the MLB

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question! I'll make a video. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rayo8506]

I thought y'all got paid better than that. . . My sophomore year in college. I blew out my ACL. . . . I never ran as fast as I did. Couldn't twist my leg like I use to stealing a base. I was the 3rd fastest on the team. . . I went thru a lot! Had a bright future. Almost did something to myself but I snapped out of it. . . FL

[@IAmJoeJericho]

I live near Lake Elsinore, do players try to look for rooms to rent now and days?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I think they still use host families there. I believe families can contact the team to sign up to be one. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@KyleMakeStuff]

How do you get noticed by scouts? I got two more years of High School and I have a little trouble with fielding the ball, but that will all change throughout this summer because I'm working with a college team. I've had a dream and a goal to be drafted to a MLB team since I was 4 years old I got two years to prove myself for a draft out of high school but if that sadly doesn't happen then Hopefully I play college ball and get drafted from there. My name is Kyle McMullin and I'm in the class of 2019. Thank you!

[@TheSneakerJury]

KmanMeteorProductions keep working! Hoping the best for you man

[@KyleMakeStuff]

TheSneakerJury will do. Thanks man!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Just from high school games and summer ball games. In college they watched me play at college games and in the Cape Cod League. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@KyleMakeStuff]

Antonelli Baseball oh one more question is what specific things do scouts look for in a high school player? I sometimes see players who get drafted and they don't really seem to have much skill. I really want my dream to become reality and I don't care what round I'm picked in or how much is offered to me. Thank you!

[@rayraymontoya78]

Does every college baseball player join a summer collegiate team or just the best players?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Usually better players

[@rayraymontoya78]

@@AntonelliBaseball Thank you. I just noticed this response now.

[@jonathanwaddington965]

Hey Matt. Whats your opinion of the big MLB strike that happened.

[@macy8168]

what's the scouting report difference like between minor leagues and major leagues?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question!!! I'll make a video for you ASAP! Thanks!

[@rodrigodiaz1321]

Do a video on things that team mates annoyed you or other players with. Also one about the groupie scene

[@libertyinfo1340]

hey Matt, can you make a video on your spring trainng. thx

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Putting it up tonight! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@Babytspoon]

Very good information.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@DT_123]

Looks like your signing bonus was about 1.575. How is it that Ian Kennedy was drafted after you, but got a bigger bonus at 2.25?

[@jjohnjules7fa839]

Hello, i have my son its live Dominican Rep. Still in academia as Picther next may 2022, he Will has 18 years old, how i can find some contract for him agence?

[@chuckkarmes6812]

I live near a city where there is an A level minor league team. They draw somewhere between 400k and 500k attendance a year. Nice stadium, games are a lot of fun to go to. Somebody is making a lot of money from that. It's unfortunate they would take advantage of the players. I would have to wonder if there is some kind of agreement between the teams on player salaries (which one would think would be illegal). It sounds like they are dangling the illusion of making big bucks in the major leagues in front of the players as incentive to get them to play for next to nothing.

[@TheBatugan77]

The minor leagues are subsidized. The MLB doesn't care about the solvency of any MiLB team so long as they churn out future major leaguers.

[@Shotsbyshizz]

Where are your fall baseball leagues based out of?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

We play all around north shore area. Danvers, Beverly, etc.

[@Mike-cy5jg]

If you're only making 1200 a month do they have bunks you can stay in for free at least?

[@BS-ql9zm]

they weren't enough to buy a microphone obviously :)

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Nope!

[@23home]

hahaha

[@codygreer3786]

Echo in the room. That’s what makes it so bad

[@mannyj6957]

Salary is crap, the contract I was offered by the Atlanta braves as a free agent was shit. Decided to go to school and marine corps instead ! Best decision I have made still only 20 but I can still play ball

[@TheSneakerJury]

Manny J if you love the game you should do it! I wish I could play :/

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha yes minor league salaries are tough for sure. Good luck to you! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@jackcarnes8399]

What AAA team did you play on for the the nats?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Syracuse Chiefs! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@CrazyCubsfan11]

Wow! I never thought they were making millions in the minors. I thought salaries in the minors were roughly $25k-$35k a season for pretty much every guy.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

They are usually anywhere from $5,000 - $10,000 a year in the minors.

[@josuey23]

Something I'm not so clear on is, if you sign a $400,000 contract (or whatever the minimum is for MLB) and only play 100 days in a single season, you only get paid for those 100 days? Meaning you don't make a full $400,000. I'm sorry if you already explained this. But I'm new to your channel and have always wondered about this. Thanks for making these videos. 👍

[@Geotpf]

The major league minimum salary is $400k for a full season (well, $550 now I guess), which is about 180 days (162 games plus a few days off). But if you are only a major league player for a few days, you make $400k/180*number of days you are on the big league roster.

[@yoboyedges4910]

Josue Yrrizarry i think you get all of it cause MLB contract is all guaranteed money

[@bennetttravers9535]

First thing that caught my eye was the SJP diploma, my father went there

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Awesome! I loved it there and coach there now. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@dominicwalker1220]

Do you know how much players for teams in the Atlantic league make?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I was offered $850 a month I believe to play in that league after I was released. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@FrenzzyV2]

With minor league salaries being so low do guys split rent for an apartment or do most guys usually stay in a hotel

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes most will room together. I always had a roommate until my second year in AAA. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@reesepeddle1990]

Well I'm early and great vid

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@richardpeninger8058]

do you get a retirement check at any point

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Nope! Just made a video on pensions if you want to check it out. Thanks for watching!!

[@jthunderstriker]

Don't wanna hate, this is an interesting channel but I can't hear half of what your sayin. I don't know why I've turned my stuff up all the way and some words are loud then some are just quiet and jumbled. Any chance of gettin a new camera or mic? I'll watch all these the answers are cool but I can't last long with this sound. Good luck on the channel.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Interesting! Not sure why it is doing that. I'll do what I can to get a better mic. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@lucena17]

how do big leaguers get paid. looking at players like David Price making 30 million this year does he get one giant lump sum at the beginning of the year or does he gets paid twice a month like us regular people

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Every two weeks once the season starts until the season ends.

[@Jefff72]

Did you save the money you made and manage to build a nice little nest egg while you were in the big leagues?

[@nowellclay2268]

when did you get your first baseball card

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question. First season of minor league ball. I'll make a video on it!

[@user-yr5yd6oh9f]

Is there a address so i can send you some fanmail thanks

[@ljw3491]

My brother in law played in the minors and was really good but quit cause the money was so bad. Probably lost a lot of good potential mlb players like that unless of course they had a large signing bonus to carry them through the lean times.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

For sure!!! Thanks for watching!

[@aldiaz5027]

What are taxes like for MLB/Minor league players. I.e. - The Jock tax?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Depends on how much you make. High tax bracket for most MLB. Lowest for MILB lol. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@lawrencehcohen]

Matt, I like the information but please do a little research. Current MLB minimum is $545k, 40 man minimum on first contract is $44.5k and second 40 man contracts is $88.9k. Thanks.

[@jgreene504]

Lawrence Cohen ....he’s volunteering his time and opening up his life to complete strangers...and he stated its based off what he remembers, that’s one reason his videos are authentic. He also clearly said he’s not sure what current salaries are. So, don’t be a prick...Lawrence of Arabia

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@benhouseworth6388]

In short single a you get payed less than somebody working at mcdonalds

[@mikebattista9570]

So if a major leaguer goes back to the minors does he get a Major league salary or does the salary change

[@AntonelliBaseball]

It depends on what type of contract he is on. If he is an older player that has been in the big leagues for more than 3 years then usually yes he will get paid the same

[@mikebattista9570]

@@AntonelliBaseball thanks for the response.

[@vanscoyoc]

I think the military pays more....I think I would play on military teams over going to low or high A ball.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha they could! Thank you for watching our videos!!!

[@lancemannion1331]

I found this video after reading the news story about former Mets minor league pitcher Matt Pobereyko passing away at the age of 31 due to a heart attack. It made me think, what is someone doing in the minor leagues at that age? Can you make a career out of minor league baseball? I guess at some age you accept that you're not going to make the majors, but you love the game and just want to keep playing as long as they'll keep you. But then I wonder how much of the minor league's focus is on winning vs producing pro prospects? Like if a player's past 30 and has never been called up to the majors, then at some point wouldn't his minor team just cut him loose?

[@chandlermiller13]

I like the videos, can you make the audio a little louder?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes I will work on that for sure! Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@muserussell2377]

Wtf these salaries are absurd, you'll make more bagging groceries at the giant. You basically have to be dependent living off of someone else unless you're already set up with a condo or something doing this

[@waynelawson1235]

One must walk before run.

[@tylerswafford5532]

Interesting, thanks! I knew ball players made all their money on signing the bonus. I thought Minors would at least be min wage. Sounds like it is way less then that, that's pretty much criminal. Can't believe they can pay that low!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching!!

[@goodgirlkay]

Tyler Swafford You live in a capitalist society. They can pay you anything they want.

[@garywalters284]

i have always wonderd how they get away without paying them atleast min wage???

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Me too!!!

[@jerrymartinez3604]

Why did you retire

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I was released in 2014 and got into college coaching. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@traviro3329]

Do you get paid more if your minor league team wins their league championship?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Nope! You don't get paid at all during the postseason. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@traviro3329]

Your welcome. Keep up the great videos!

[@peytonmace6909]

is the minor or major leagues more fun

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Majors...not close lol! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@sporttrickshots8828]

Nice vids make more

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do! Thanks again for commenting and watching!

[@MLBProspectPortal]

Minor League salaries are WAY too low!!

[@crewhot5]

Cool channel

[@sloppyjo5371]

Just went to look up your stats, you were pretty dookie but it’s okay I have to watch Chris Davis as an orioles fan. On the plus side I saw it was your your birthday! happy bday enjoy it man I love the videos

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha never been called dookie before, but thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@sloppyjo5371]

Antonelli Baseball just teasing ya man lol no one who makes it to the majors is “dookie”

[@SamWigginton]

I worked for an independent minor league team and 16 out of the 23 were not making 10k

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yup! Crazy how little guys get paid!

[@robertruschak7083]

Sounds like a bunch of socialistic crying

[@robertjohnson4401]

I prefer to go to AAA minor league games. AAA Players are 95% as good as major league players with ticket prices 10% as much. Much better value.

[@TheBatugan77]

The reason MiLB get paid so poorly is the same reason MLB players USED to get paid so poorly... the agreement between the MiLB suits and the MLB suits benefits everyone except the players actually on the field. MiLB baseball is fun, exciting and family friendly. But the way the players are treated is literally criminal.

[@kodylanterman5493]

I live here in Eugene Oregon! Go Ems!! (Btw) Your sound quality it horrible bro

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Yeah those are old videos I use a mic now. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@karijinbba6662]

Are you related to Billy Vernon Wynee1943- 1972 retired league? 🥰🙏😍💕♥️

[@fazs2000]

And MLB wonders why the interest in professional baseball dwindles year after year. If you are a young guy who can play baseball and either basketball or football well, why would you not choose the route where you get paid almost immediately (ALA Kyler Murray, Michael Vick, etc)

[@angelzanetti-1947]

Bro did your parents ever get to meet George bush and Barbara bush somewhere in Maine?

[@joeyhaubrick4785]

Dang thats good money

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha oo yeah! Thanks again for commenting and watching!

[@justinmebes476]

How much money have you made over your time as a professional ball player?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I'm not 100% sure. I didn't make enough to stop working though lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Xbangsplot]

It's shocking to learn how low minor league salaries are. Surviving the poverty wages, harsh travel logistics, bad food and dodgy accomodations is almost as challenging as making it in MLB. At least you had the talent to make it there and probably knew it. You gotta feel for the poor SOBs who never make it. Can you make a video on why mediocre minor leaguers put up with this harsh life knowing they can't make it to MLB?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I agree! I think most believe they have a shot.

[@alex-ur3vp]

Im in 8th grade currently and am just picking up baseball. I have incredible athletic ability and strength but I know that only takes you so far. I have 3 months to prepare for high school freshman baseball since it's summer. What do you think I should practice and do you have any tips for practicing? Do I even have a chance? I know baseball is something you pick up at a young age and I did play awhile when i was really little but stopped for awhile. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@iansanchez6249]

Sylos you for sure have a chance for highschool ball, some kids out there are the same as you and hardly know baseball they are just incredibly athletic. Even if you don't make the team.. GREAT that means you have even more time to get ready and get more experience for the next season. I've played baseball for about 12 years (fall and spring seasons) and I've figured out a huge part of baseball Is the mind game. Go out there thinking you are the best player on the field , and if you mess up and make an error.. get up and bust your ass to get the next One. Make sure you go out there giving your maximum effort . Hustling down the bags, diving , taking every swing/ every pitch one at a time because every one of them matters. Show the coaches you want to play and be respectful . Goodluck and maybe you can read up on some work outs and good drills over the summer. I hope you make it!!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! Well I think you need to work on the core things. And you need a lot of reps. More reps than you think. You are trying to make up years worth of reps in a short amount of time. That is really the only way you will feel comfortable and build your skill level. Good luck to you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alex-ur3vp]

Stephanie Sanchez thank you so much.

[@alex-ur3vp]

Antonelli Baseball thank you I really appreciate what you are doing on this channel.