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Originally Posted by jumpman2:
.., so what are my chances of still playing college ball?

That's all going to depend on you.  There are so many different factors to consider, but it certainly isn't "too late".  However, you are going to need to get on the ball.

 

Read through all of the timeline and recruiting articles on the homepage - there is a ton of good information there.  Unless you are one of a handful of complete stud players, there is always going to be a need for you to sell yourself to the coaching staff of the schools you are interested in.

 

Figure out what schools you are interested in, get an honest assessment of your talent to compete at those schools, find out where their recruiters will be (showcases/tournaments/camps) and get yourself in front of them. 

jumpman2 - coaches do not recruit resumes - they recruit what they see with their own two eyes.  That's the very best advice I can give you.

 

Recruiting requires two things - decent talent plus exposure.  Missing either piece and your baseball career will end.  Notice, I didn't say overwhelming talent but decent talent.  Based on your brief description of things, I'd say you have the decent talent part figured out.

 

Now the only question is how badly do you want to play in college?  Make a plan to get in front of as many college coaches as you can.  Just getting on the showcase team is not a plan.  It can be part of the plan but it and of itself is not a plan.  Contact as many JUCO's as you can and see if you can get a coach to become interested.  Attend as many showcases and college camps as you can and see if you can generate interest.  Relentlessly expose yourself to all levels of college baseball including JUCO, D1, D2, D3, and NAIA, if possible.  Do all these things each weekend until you graduate from high school and I can almost assure you that you can garner an opportunity for yourself.  If your parents don't have the money to support attending numerous showcase events, get a part time job and earn it yourself.  There are dozens of ways to gain exposure without spending a lot of money either.  Start sending schedules to colleges of interest and bug them to come to your games.  Don't be afraid to call coaches and ask if they have an opportunity or know someone who is looking for someone like you.

 

This whole thing comes down to you.  How motivated are you to make this happen?  Regarding talent, work everyday on improving your 60 time, your throwing velocity, your hitting/pitching ability etc.  All it takes is for ONE coach to like you.  Now go find that coach.  I assure you it's possible if you want it to be.

 

Talent creates opportunity but desire creates talent.

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