PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Grueling, late-night road trips are a loathed hallmark of minor league baseball, and most ballplayers can’t wait to leave bus life behind.
The problem: Labosky made only about $5,000 during his first season, including the signing bonus, and is not expecting much of a raise in 2019. With Hiatt focused on getting a master’s degree in educational psychology from Purdue University Online, there isn’t much room in the budget for rent.Their first thought was to get an RV. Parking figured to be cheaper than rent, and a mobile home could move with the couple as Labosky hopefully climbed the minor league ladder.
"People say it’s modern," Hiatt said of the esthetic. "There is nothing real special about it, to be honest." Once Labosky has his assignment, Hiatt’s dad will help her move the bus because Hiatt hasn’t learned to drive her house yet, and a long road trip isn’t the best time for a crash course.
Should have been a picture in the article.