College ball or Rookie League? Either way, it’s a step down, but the Rookie League is professional (just starting, but professional.)
Personally, I think MLB would be well served by having more farm clubs, but I think they’re afraid that if they just let teams have more, it will provide a long-term competitive advantage for the wealthy clubs.
Among the many things I think MLB is handling precisely the wrong way.
I think it’s a semi-pro league.
My Dad playing in the same kind of league back in the early 50s.
He quit because the batting swing was messing with his golf swing.
Then he got kids and he took care of his family. Still played golf, but, I think he wanted to try going pro at one point.