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The argument for baseball:
Jeff Samardzija was a projected first or second round draft pick at WR at Notre Dame but decided to play baseball. For his career, he has been an average pitcher throughout his career but has earned $88 million. As a mediocre baseball player, he makes about the same if not more than star NFL players.
Alex Rodriguez, who was considered an elite baseball player has nearly double Peyton Manning's career earnings.
The argument for football:
He plays the premier position, quarterback. Quarterbacks make more money than any other NFL position. Also, good quarterbacks get more publicity and endorsements than baseball players.
My thoughts:
If the decision was solely based on money, he should choose baseball. It is a better bet. I think he will have more fun as a football player though.
Given how good he is as a football player, I believe he should turn down baseball and focus fully on football. The fame and glory that comes with being a football player is greater.
Jeff Samardzija was a projected first or second round draft pick at WR at Notre Dame but decided to play baseball. For his career, he has been an average pitcher throughout his career but has earned $88 million. As a mediocre baseball player, he makes about the same if not more than star NFL players.
Alex Rodriguez, who was considered an elite baseball player has nearly double Peyton Manning's career earnings.
The argument for football:
He plays the premier position, quarterback. Quarterbacks make more money than any other NFL position. Also, good quarterbacks get more publicity and endorsements than baseball players.
My thoughts:
If the decision was solely based on money, he should choose baseball. It is a better bet. I think he will have more fun as a football player though.
Given how good he is as a football player, I believe he should turn down baseball and focus fully on football. The fame and glory that comes with being a football player is greater.