The kid in this video is not unlike some of the players in leagues across the nation. They're there one week gone the next and in extreme cases they're there for only a few minutes before wandering off doing something else. I've yet to see a player to walk off in the middle of an at bat (this kid being an exception). The symptoms are getting worse people! No treatments have been issued for players developing Restless Player Syndrome (RPS) but there are symptoms that you can notice. These symptoms include:
- appearing dazed
- picking grass when in outfield
- looking at birds while at bat or fielding
- disappearing when it's the player's turn to bat
- and if it's becoming commonplace that a player is unexpectedly hit with the ball numerous times during a game then that player may have RPS
There is good new though: it's not contagious. But it can lead to an end for their career should the disorder progress. Reasons for RPS is unknown but it's more than likely an extension of short attention span that's exhibited in all activities the victim may be involved in...we'll call that Type 1 RPS. Type 2 is if the player is becoming jaded with the game or they way the league is run. Type 2 can be treated if their symptoms are caused by their dissatisfaction of the way the league is ran. Help stop RPS as doctors race to find the cure.
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