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BaseKnock
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 Posted - 09/03/2016 : 12:08:02
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If you have a son who plays or played college baseball how about sharing how they arrived on their team. Seen at showcase, tournament, hs coach contacted on their behalf, player contacted college, found at PG event or from their player website, etc..
I'm curious just what paths led to a player making it the next level and what are the common ones. Thanks for sharing your story. |
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in_the_know
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Posted - 09/04/2016 : 13:13:06
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Check out hsbaseballweb.com
Read their forums. Your question has been answered a hundred times over the past 10 years on that site, so you'll get a ton of information just by reading current and past threads there than you'll ever get posted here.
I will say that the one path that leads to a kid playing in college are talent and grades. If your kid doesn't have the talent to play at the next level, nothing else will ultimately matter. Talent with out grades and talent with "issues" can also not play (depending on the level of talent). But there are a lot of opportunities to play at the next level (D1, 2, 3, JUCO, NAIA, etc) if you're realistic about expectation lining up with talent.
All the avenues above are ways to be seen and you'll need to determine your own path based on your personal situation. There is no "one size fits all". If your kid is an absolute stud, you'll have little issue being recruited. If not, then you'll probably use some or all of these methods (contacting schools, having HS and travel coach assist, attending showcases and camps). It will really depend on what level you're targeting (D1, JUCO, etc) and what talent level your son plays.
Good Luck! |
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bluecup
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Posted - 09/04/2016 : 22:19:56
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Son just committed to a top in-state D1. Seen at multiple PG tournaments. Played travel since 8u. Started at AA and worked his way up over the years.Played at East Cobb for the past few years and for a top national travel team over the past year, was followed by several college coaches/ton of exposure. It really came down to working hard and playing well at PG tourneys. Grades, work ethic, attitude, talent, etc are all relevant. Coaches will also talk to your travel coaches, so players and parents should themselves accordingly. I've also had players that have been recruited due to our HS coaches helping them. Several ways to get it done.. I agree with In_the_know re hsbaseballeeb.com. Great resource.
Key is to improve every day, and take both baseball and school seriously. |
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BaseKnock
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Posted - 09/06/2016 : 19:43:15
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| I all but forgot that website. You guys are correct, a lot of dialog about the recruiting process. bluecup, congrats to your son. |
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drugadawg
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Posted - 09/17/2016 : 07:36:12
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I think you have it right. Baseball should be seen as a path to college, but only to a BETTER college than academics can take them. Let's be real. Even the best players at PG and East Cobb etc have a slim chance to make it on a MLB roster. So use the talent your son has to provide him with a better educational opportunity.
I'm just finishing up with my son's recruiting process. What's carried him? Academics. He's a RHP with sub 90 stuff but throws strikes.First question a coach asks him at every interview either is about his ACT score, GPA or courseload. He has interest from over 30 schools.And no I'm not visiting that many! His academics make it easy for the college coaches. He'll likely play at a D3 next Fall of his choosing and be given opportunity to start as a freshman Make no mistake about it though academics got him here and will carry him through life. Baseball was only a tool to get him here.
Its a great game, but that's what it is. Have fun with it and let these boys use it to grow into great men.
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Critical Mass
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Posted - 09/20/2016 : 07:58:01
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I agree that your kid needs to love where he goes and that academics are critical, however, if your son loves to play the game and dreams of the MLB I believe you let him chase that dream. D1 baseball, especially Power 5 baseball is a very hard row row to hoe along considering the academic requirements and travel. Consider yourself fortunate to have that option and work you tail off.
HSBBWEB is a great resource as mentioned above and you will see lots of topics on options for kids to continue playing ball if they are not offered and cannot get on D1 rosters. While there are lots of great players in the lower ranks of college ball, if you make a D1 roster and are on scholarship... I say play it out and chase the dream. Regardless of the academic aspect in college, there is nothing greater than the fraternity of baseball players who win, lose and practice together chasing a trip and potentail championship in Omaha. |
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