Baseball is like, my life. I practice year round, but because of where i live can only play in the spring. I go to a small private school, really small! And we actually play some good teams. I have been recieving letters from uga for academics since my sophmore year, but would really love to continue my baseball carrer. So can someone tell me what exactlly colle recruters are looking for so i can work on it?

What position you play first of all?

The obvious things they look for in every position is size, speed, and good mechanics. There are intangibles that rank higher for some but not others though.

If you are a position player then the most important thing is hitting. They'll find a place for you. You can practice hitting all year. Even if its just soft toss into your fence, everything helps. If you are a pitcher, and that's what you do, you'd already know if you got what it takes to play DI baseball

Pitching : Hitting spots and keeping hitters off balanced and good movement on fastball

: Position players: Always nice to have a strong accurate arm, and hit for a decent average

Reb is right, I have a cousin that was a great pitcher in this area. But he did not have much movement, just threw it past hitters. Most scouts told him that a right hander that threw 85-90 mph was a dime a dozen.

If you can hit consistently they will find a spot for you. Why cant you play any travel ball? That is where you will turn heads.

Travel Ball is the key to post high school success

I was recruited by many, many, many college scouts for baseball out of HS (ok...only 2. and they were assistants at small baptist colleges). But irregardless, as mentioned, travel ball is essential. Try out and get in a league! Tell us your position so we can give you some more info. Hitting for average and decent power will help you whether you pitch or you're a position player. I've seen many pitchers converted to play elsewhere.




Or, just have your parents get a 2nd mortgage and hire Deion Sanders.

My cousin was always good at baseball growing up, I always figured he'd end up playing college somewhere. Then as he got through high school more we kind of figured out he was really good and would probably pitch in the SEC somewhere. Then he won a state championship, had a microscopic ERA and a curveball that makes you crap your pants if you are in the batters box. He signed with Troy but was drafted in the supplemental first round by the Detroit Tigers in 2007.

I do realize this offers nothing in the way of advice, but I guess what I'm getting at is if you were a solid prospect, you'd already know and everyone would be telling you. Depending on your time frame I can only tell you to do everything you can to improve your best strengths and get someone to notice you.

You need to be smart on the field- not making alot of mistakes, a safe call for coaches
a solid hitter- you don't have to have power numbers but as long as your a decent hitter and you show potential to be even better
competition- they want to see you play some of the best, big games
no drugs- mr. barry bonds
heart- show that you'll give it your all
good teammate- trust me, they'll be asking your coaches and other teammates about you

if your a pitcher.....
you need at least 1 go to pitch- when you really need a strike you have to have a pitch that you know will get it done
quantity of pitches- how many? how good?
your style- either your fastball needs to be fast or you breaking pitches need to be good, you have to have a certain type of role

I play left, and right field, and third base. I perfer to play OF but am actually a better third baseman. I am a consistant hittter, and dont go after trash pitches. I drew alot of walks this year, dont know if that has anything to do with it? Anyway, thanks guys i appreciate any and all advice.

Camps, AAU/Travel ball, go to a bunch of school's athletic websites and send in a profile. Many large schools I believe have some sort of prospect alert page so you can contact them.

Example: https://www.cyberquestlive.com/cql/olemissbaseball/

timeoflions8, I did a search and found this. Thought it might be helpful. I will also add what others here have already said. Get into some kind of travel ball where scouts will see you play. A couple of really great sites to visit would be, Perfect Game USA
and World Wood Bat Association - Home Page . Good luck.


Bombers Baseball Club of Southern California: What Scouts Look for in Players

Bombers Baseball Club of Southern California: What Scouts Look for in Players

Tips on how to get noticed by College Coaches and Pro Scouts

Do you know what scouts and coaches look for in players?

What Scouts Look For in Hitters

Scouts know that there are different kinds of hitters, such as power, contact, line-drive, and slap hitters. AsTed Williams has said many times, hitting is the most difficult task in all sports. Once you’ve found a hitting style that makes you feel comfortable, stay with it and keep working on it. In the meantime, the scouts will evaluate your hitting strengths and potential.

1. Type of Stroke: Scouts first classify what kind of stroke a hitter has, whether it’s short and compact,long and looping, quick, etc. The fact that there is no perfect stroke should not discourage prospective hitters.

2. Faults: Scouts also immediately check out any flaws a hitter may have in his stroke. Those flaws include hitching, over striding, bailing out on curves, and dropping the back shoulder. While these flaws can all be corrected, a scout must first be aware of them.

3. Type of Hitter: There are many kinds of hitters, as identified in the following complete checklist:aggressive (free swinger), defensive (takes a lot of pitches), power hitter (home-run swinger), spray or singles hitter (short stroke), line-drive, pull hitter, straight away, opposite field, and hitter to all fields.

4. Power: Power is not restricted to homerun hitters. Scouts know that a line-drive hitter can put as muchpower into his stroke as a home-run hitter. Scouts want to see the ball “jump” off the bat. They are not interested in weak line drives or soft fly balls. They want to see how the batter hits the ball, which is the key to judging a hitter’s power.

5. Bunting: Bunting seems to be a lost art, so if a hitter can bunt for a hit or put down a good sacrifice bunt, scouts will be impressed. A left-handed hitter with good speed should use the drag bunt as a vital part of his repertoire. Too many kids avoid working on bunting skills; make sure you don’t.

What Scouts Look For in Outfielders

Outfielders tend to be regarded by some fans as offensively oriented players, but scouts know that swinging the bat is only part of the outfielder’s job. Arm strength, defensive skills, and speed, as well as several other skills are critical parts of the outfielder’s game.

1. Arm Strength: The strongest arm in the outfield belongs to the right fielder because he has to make the longest throws. Scouts want to make sure that the center fielder and left fielder have good solid arm strength as well as accuracy and quick release.

2. Jump: When a ball is hit, a good outfielder will automatically get a “jump” on the ball; he gets into position to make the next play as the pitch makes contact with the bat. Some scouts feel that this ability, like others, is more of an instinct than a trait that can be learned, but the more one practices catching fly balls, the more one can improve.

3. Fielding Ground Balls: Being an outfielder doesn’t exclude a player from handling grounders. The ability to cleanly pick up a ball hit to the outfield, without bobbling it is an essential part of outfield play.

4. Handling the Terrain: Can the outfielder range in all directions well? Does he know how to go back on the ball, how to use the warning track, and how to play a ball off the wall?

5. Steps: When throwing the ball back to the infield, does the outfielder position himself to get the most out of his throws? Does he release the ball quickly? Does he take only a couple of steps in his release?

6. Speed: Can the outfielder use his speed in covering territory? Does he know how to cut a ball off before it gets to the gap? Does he know how to charge a sinking line drive without being “handcuffed?”

What Scouts Look For in Infielders

The two most important tools an infielder can have are “quick feet” and “soft hand” – the ability to gracefully field a ground ball as though it’s a thoroughly natural, unhurried event. Although many scouts feel that this skill really can’t be taught, the more you practice fielding ground balls, the better and smoother you’ll become. A scout will look at the following when evaluating an infielder.

1. Range: An infielder must move quickly in all directions. This includes not only going to one’s right or left to make a play but also to backpedal into the outfield on pop-ups and charge a slow roller.

2. Quick Feet: Especially for those plays around second base on the pivot, an infielder must exhibit quick feet along with agility and athletic skill.

3. Arm Strength: Like the other defensive positions in the field, an infielder must show a strong accuratearm. Because so many major league ballparks have artificial turf, infielders must play deeper than normal, this places a higher premium on a strong arm.

4.Taking Charge: Infielders tend to be involved in almost every play. Scouts look for an infielder’s leadership abilities to see how he “takes charge” on the field. This might include taking time to talk with the pitcher, letting the outfielders know how many outs there are, directing traffic on crucial plays, etc.

5. Aggressiveness: In line with taking charge, scouts appreciate an infielder who is aggressive in his play, who is able to hang tough on a pivot play or to knock down a hard hit grounder.

Dude, your like my hero. I have a good range of outfield skills, just mediocre arm strength and not the quickest person in the world.

Talent.

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