What's one of the hardest transitions for players moving into the big leagues?
Replied byMark Shapiro
President and CEO at Toronto Blue Jays
Niche: Sports, Marketing, Technology
Revenue: $32 million/month
Location: Canada
Started: 1977
You can't simulate the pressure of the majors. In Triple-A, you're chasing the dream. In the big leagues, you're being watched every day. The pressure, the expectations, the public stats it's all very real. Staying in the majors is the hardest thing in pro sports.
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