All human being development boils down to first finding our own brachistochrone curves of ascent.
A brachistochrone curve is an optimal cycloid that allows the fastest travel between Points A and B, with the least amount of friction. If you apply this to baseball development, it’s the most efficient path a player takes to go from wherever they currently are (Point A) to their perceived upside (Point B). I discussed brachistochrone curves as they related to baseball development in more detail earlier this month, when breaking down the development issues for the Pittsburgh Pirates.