It was announced today that Second Baseman Russell Wilson was leaving the Asheville Tourists and he was going to play football for the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He will compete for the starting Quarterback job this fall.
It was a move that really surprised no one and probably came as a relief to some because now the question "will he or won't he" has been answered. The only question that really remains now is "what happens to his baseball career?"
Playing professional baseball is a full-time job. The more athletically gifted such as Russell Wilson already have the athletic skills, they just need to fine tune their baseball skills. Russell Wilson struggled at the plate this season, there is no doubt about that. He had raised his average from about .200 to .228 when it was announced he had left the team.
I would love to see what he could do if he devoted the time and effort to developing his baseball skills. We may not find out until next season or we may never find out. Part of that answer may be up to the Colorado Rockies organization. I have yet to hear a response from them on his decision. If I was them I think I would want part of the signing bonus back and wish him best of luck in his future.
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