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When discussing Draft....What is Leverage
OK, I'll ask. New HS parent here and people are talking about the Draft and leverage. Could someone help explain what that is/means? I've heard best leverage is out of HS, then Junior and then Senior in College.... Is that because the MLB Team has to entice you 1) to not go to college and 2&3) to not return to college your senior year and then they have you by the "short hairs" after your senior year and wouldn't have to pay you as much?
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20 year old freshmen
im gonna be 20 soon and starting college this fall at St Thomas Aquinas College D2. i lived in the Dominican Republic and practiced for 2 and a half years. hence the reason I'm beginning college ball this fall. I'm a lefty pitcher 6'4 220lbs and can hit 87-88 consistently nasty change at about 80 mph and a good curveball at about 76mph. do you guys think i have a legitimate chance of getting drafted as long as i throw 90-91 by the time I'm 22 ???
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Baseball U Tryouts
Baseball U considered one of the top travel programs in the country will be holding 2017 tryouts for High School as well as Middle School age teams on Sunday, November 6th. Baseball U who is celebrating their 10th Anniversary has now helped over 480 players move on to college as well as had 87 players selected in the MLB Draft. The organization has had 8 1st Round draft picks and this year had two 1st round alumni taken in the draft. Each year the organization grows in size covering 4 states...
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Division 3 to Pro
Does anyone have any experience or know how to get pro scouts to come see you play at a Division 3 school? I've heard most of the Division 3 players that get drafted/signed played in top summer leagues like Northwoods or Cape Cod but those leagues seem to want scout recommendations. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Draft or College?
I was asked how to determine whether a drafted player should go pro or take the collegiate route. Here's my response... Set aside the qualitative factors, and let's focus on the quantitative... Unless he's a top 20 out of College X, he will receive less money out of college vs. HS. You'll need to quantify the average yearly earnings from an X degree from College X. With that information, here are the variables: Size of net signing bonus (taking into account agency fees, taxes, etc.): X...
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Agent Advisers and their role
Can anyone explain to me the role and importance of an agent adviser prior to the draft? I don't think they can engage scouts on behalf of their "clients" but do they do so in a roundabout fashion? Also, does it hurt or help if the player's adviser is from a large agency or not? I've heard it can hurt to some extent but can't imagine that's the case below the top couple round. Any insight would be greatly appreciated
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Getting drafted
Hi! my name is Mohamed Salman and i´m a baseball player from sweden. I´m 20 years old and hopefully after summer semester ill be going to US to play college Baseball. My question is: Will the fact that my name is Mohamed lessen my chance of getting drafted? i´ve had this in my mind for a while now and even considered to change my name. Honestly i´m not even a religious guy but it still is my birth name and so i was afraid that it might lessen the chance of me getting drafted. I really want...
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Re: Getting drafted
Truthfully, I think you are going to have bigger challenges than your first name in trying to play college or professional baseball. It's not easy for the people already living in the US. Their isn't exactly a pipeline of talent coming from Sweden at an older age of 20 years old seeking to play college or professional baseball. There are talented kids drafted out of US and international high schools, Dominican & South American baseball camps and then you have the current college juniors...
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Considering we have a president with the first name, Obama, I don't think so.
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Million Dollar Arm is a film is based on the true story of baseball pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel who were discovered by sports agent J.B. Bernstein . What name are thinking about changing it to? Joe Girardi -- Jose perez ?? Make your skills work for you and they will all want to know your name... Good Luck!
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Hehe you´re right . I guess i was just afraid for no reason. I´m going to a juco in california after summer semester will i be like the only guy that is 20 years old or will there be any other players also in my age?
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Originally Posted by CatsPop: Play hard, give it your best + go by the name of Mo! Then when you make the BIG's, you can ask for 'Mo Money'.. 'Mo Money' Maybe like 325 Million, as others do....
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Your name could be Boogey Man as long as you can hit the ball out of the park!
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I was teased by my name when I first joined the Nights who say Ni, When I mastered flint and tinder no one made fun of my name anymore. Master the fastball and they will be asking for Mo.
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Tim - well done in character. Although, didn't the team end up changing its name?
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Originally Posted by lionbaseball: Considering we have a president with the first name, Obama, I don't think so. When you come over, make a point of stopping by the White House to meet our President, Obama Barack! If you have the tools and work ethic, professional baseball scouts and their front offices won't care what your name is. Best of luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress!
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Actual full name... Barack Hussein Obama II - President of the United States Best of luck to you " ShortStopMonkey " Your name won't get in your way when it comes to baseball. But there are idiots everywhere in this world . I actually think you could avoid a few potential unneeded problems by using the name Mo or something else . Though I can't help but think of the Three Stooges when I hear the name Mo. Then again I loved the Three Stooges.
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Re: 20 year old freshmen
Plenty of players are drafted at 22. Since you see yourself as a pro prospect why aren't you a D1 prospect?
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thats a good point. but the thing is i wasn't really highly recruited out of high school. i improved drastically in Dominican republic.. I'm also considering attending a D1 and walking on but I'm not really sure what to do. i just need to go somewhere where i can play. you see?
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What has the coach at St. Thomas Aquanis told you specifically about your opportunity there? Did he give you a portion of an athletic scholarship? Are you talking about the D2 ST Thomas Aquanis in New Hampshire? If so, why did you choose to play baseball at a cold weather school?
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No. St Thomas Aquinas College in NY. I actually have a cousin that plays professional baseball Pedro Beato. He knows the coach there so he recommended me to go there. It's a place that will guarantee me playing time. It's close to where I live also
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He told me it doesn't have to be D1. Sometimes d1 isn't the best option. Just need to go to a school that offers me playing time.
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Keep improving your velocity and try to be one of the top pitchers in your league. Get help in getting the word out to scouts. If you have pro-stuff, they will definitely take a look at you - especially a lefty with good stuff. Important thing is that you improve because an 18 year old freshman lefty with the same stuff will be looked at much closer in terms of projectability than a freshman going on 21. Good luck - you never know how much further your hard work will take you.
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Yea. The fact that he's played in the majors I think will help when it comes to getting some looks. He knows a lot of people. But I'm going to continue to work hard to try to throw 92 asap. Anyways thank you for your time
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If you attend a Div 1 or 2 program, you can be drafted at 21 depending on your birthdate. So you do not have to put in 3 years. We have never seen you pitch so we cant give opinions on the draft, but you do sound like you have the skills. Best of luck.
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Yeah. I worked very hard in the Dominican Republic. I went there throwing 76 and came back theowing 87-88. And I'm going to continue to work hard. Also would I have to get drafted when I'm 21 and can i also get drafted as a 22 year old ?
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I suggest if this is something you really want to do, research. Its not as easy as you may think.
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I know it's not. I've been around the game my whole life. I'm just realistic. I know I have what it takes. I'm putting the work in and that's what matters. We'll see how far I get
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Find someone who has had TJ surgery, ask for their rehab program, and work that into your pitching workouts (if you are not doing this already). Protect that arm. Oh, and get good grades and graduate, just in case.
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Yes I will do. If I don't have this arm i don't have anything lol. Education is just as important as baseball. Thanks !
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As a pitcher if you throw 90 plus and you can throw strikes you have a chance. I would suggest doing a program like driveline or wolforth that has a reputation of increasing velocity
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Yeah. That's what I'm aiming for 90-91. Not too far from. Currently throwing 88. But thanks for the advice fam
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90-91 is a good target for college. If you want to go pro you have to aim higher. Remember you're not going to be twenty-one in three years. You're going to need to be further along if you want to be a prospect.
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I understand. But I'm a lefty. I don't necessarily have to throw as hard as righties. I did some research and saw a lot of lefties touching 90 and good change up and curve and are projected to be drafted in the 4th and 5th rounds. So I definitely want to aim a little higher as far as velocity is concerned but honestly I feel I do have a chance to go pro. As long as I work hard and believe in myself no one can stop me
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If you really want to get drafted you should be going to a JUCO because as RJM said you will be 23 in 3 years and your projection might be on a downhill curve at that time and where you think you should be drafted more than likely may not happen. Also, while you say it doesn't matter playing D2 vs D1 that is an untruth. While you are at 87-88, no one can predict that you would be even at 90. You have to remember that the body slows down, and much is about your genes and training and...
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Josten Beato. Based on your own description, you definitely have a good chance. 6'4 lefty with MLB average fastball and two other quality pitches will get you drafted or signed. Work on mastering all your pitches. Lefties with one plus MLB out pitch that they can command often have long careers. Try to get into a summer college league. Best of luck
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I agree with PG, that is why I feel he should go to JUCO and not wait until he is 23 from a D2, if what round you might be drafted in, is that important. I am talking a high profile JUCO.
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Yeah. The description I gave is an honest one. I was close to getting signed as a free agent in the Dominican Republic so I really think I have a good chance. But anyways thank you so much.
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No actually the round doesn't matter to me. Getting drafts is a dream of mine whether it's the 1st or the 40th. And I am considering JuCo but I also want to major in Computer Sciences just in case I don't make it in baseball. But I will consider a JuCo. Thanks for the advice
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And actually I don't have to wait until I finish my junior year. I will be eligible for the draft once I turn 21 during my freshman season
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Re: Division 3 to Pro
Your coach is going to place you in the appropriate league if he thinks you have the talent he will get you placed there. Top D3 programs have scouts at their games and following their top players and many have a scout day. Getting noticed is not typically not the problem if the talent is there.
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BOF is correct, I know a kid friend of the family who committed to a power 5 school. For a few reasons he ended up staying local and throwing D3 ball. He had many scouts looking at him closely this summer and will have many more this spring.
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Much depends on which DIII college you are at. Some are followed closely by the scouting community, many are not followed at all. There is a very big difference between the highest level and lower levels of DIII. I would think that most coaches would know when they have a player with professional ability. They should also know some area scouts that they can notify and someone in a summer leagues. Also, be proactive if you truly believe you're a prospect. There are Tryouts you can attend.
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A coach at a quality D3 is going to know pro scouts. He's probably had scouts interested in his players in the past. If a player isn't getting interest and his coach isn't good enough to help he should attend a MLB tryout. If he has anything he will be noticed. A D3 pitcher is more likely to draw interest than a D3 hitter. 90+ is 90+ regardless of the competition. I know a kid who entered college 5'11" throwing 84. He left drafted, 6'2" throwing 93. The question regarding D3 hitters is the...