February 17, 2010
How Do I Get Recruited By A College Baseball Team (d1)? I Am Entering Freshman Year And Want To Set My Goals.?
I am entering my freshman year in high school and I want to know what it takes to get recruited by a NCAA D1 school. I play at a high level. I know its to early to tell, but I would like a head start. I currently throw 75, have a curve ball, circle change with some good movement. I made my middle school team with all 8th graders and me being a 6th grader. I know its going to take a lot more but how much?
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Comments on How Do I Get Recruited By A College Baseball Team (d1)? I Am Entering Freshman Year And Want To Set My Goals.?
Brandon, Tommy, and Gary R so far all gave good advice. It would be hard to improve on what they said.
One other thing to remember, though–and this is important for sure–is not to overdo it to the extent that you injure yourself in a way that would change your ability to play. Those would include serious joint injuries and others. At your age your body is still maturing. From what you say, it seems that you are being reasonably careful.
Oh, and no matter how skillful you are, don’t let ego get in the way of success. At least keep the ego under control until you are in the majors. I have seen good players blow interviews from colleges (and independent minor league teams) because their attitudes did not signal the willingness, even eagerness, to accept coaching or to be a real TEAM player.
You seem pretty well grounded, and that’s good.
And you seem to love the game. That’s good.
Pitchers obviously are always in demand, and you seem to have a good skill set for your age.
If you can develop a set of videos of you playing in games, you can use them to build a portfolio. You could, when the right time comes, send the portfolio (it could be on a CD or on paper with stories, reviews, clippings, and links to the videos) to some colleges in which you might be interested. And, of course, when colleges contact you in your senior year, you will have a portfolio for them.
You should also be a good student of the game. Master the basics.
Hey, we’ll see you on the diamond, hey? Good luck.
ADDED: I wonder if Gary R might somehow be connected with another Gary R who played for the Duluth-Superior Dukes and at least a couple of Major League teams. I knew him on the Dukes sometime back in the 1990′s. I can still hear the announcer calling out “….up next is Garrrr-y Ressssssssssetarrrrr!!!
You have to practice.
That’s number 1.
Second, play for a travel/competitive team, because unless your school is a baseball powerhouse, schools aren’t gunna see you.
Third, never stop working.
Fourth, get some good coaches, and LISTEN.
If you are skilled enough and do all these things, you should be on your way
You gotta work hard and get seen. Going to camps always helps because scouts show up at those also.
practice,learn,improve.
Nuff Said.