Because he was a first-round selection, the spotlight seems to shine a little brighter on him. But Mark has an advantage, as do a lot of kids who enter professional baseball at an early age, in that he is receiving the finest instruction and tutelage and creating the foundation that will allow him to be the best he can be over the long haul.

We can all see and envision him having a long and productive career, as he like every other young player, learns and develops his game.

He is being developed and honed in every area of his game, as is every other young player who is in minor league camp. With Mark and every other player, we take a big picture approach in his development and improvement.

Me? Beautiful? I'm plain as cardboard.

That may be how you see yourself, but the rest of the world would be hard to agree. You shine brighter than the Milky Way.
Now there are those who might try to take that from you, but you don't have to give it away. Keep on shining Pattyn.
And when the right young man comes along, he'll love you all the more for giftin' this sad planet with your light.

Even great actors shine brighter in the right atmosphere.

Over the first three rounds you're playing the course. In the final round, if you're in contention, you're playing the man.