In the upcoming MLB Draft, 615 amateur baseball players will be selected, with only about 17.8% expected to play in the majors. Kris Honel, a first-round pick in 2001, faced challenges leading to his retirement. Injuries impacted his career, preventing him from reaching the majors despite his initial potential. After leaving the game, he initially distanced himself from baseball but eventually returned as a coach and instructor, reflecting on his journey and identity after professional sports.
"It was really tough. I was seeing the guys I competed with, dominated on the mound, earning millions of dollars, winning World Series rings. ... For a while I wanted nothing to do with baseball."
"I just needed a break, to move back to town and figure out my identity and life after baseball."
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