Of course, it’s just Spring Training. It’s just the first week of Spring Training at that. Players losing the rust, getting in shape, just finding their groove, a bunch of big leaguers playing against minor leaguers, a bunch of minor leaguers playing against minor leaguers. To the casual fan it’s a waste of time. But to the true devotee of baseball there’s drama all about.
For many young prospects out there it is their first chance to display their talents on a big league level. For them that one inning pitched, that first Spring at bat, is the culmination of a young life dedicated to that moment, that first chance.