Tagged With "Post Grad or Juco"
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Is there a waiver out there?
Ok first a time line.2002 graduated HS drafted but went to college D-12003 After completing 1 yr school drops out 1st semester sophmore year does not pick up a ball.2009 Re-enters college at a JUCO, Makes team. Has had several D-1's contacting again....
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JC Catcher
First, I do apologize for putting this here - but when I tried to put my son's info on the JUCO players it wouldn't let me. Julie - please pm me if there is a way for me to move this.My son, Chris Kuber is a soph catcher at Fresno City College,...
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2010 Best In Virginia Instructional Showcase ~ 25th Year
BIV enters its 25th year of operationas one of the nation's oldest showcase experiences.Featuring a highly respected and rigorous 4.5 day format, a 5:1 prospect to instructor ration, and an instructional staff representing all levels of collegiate...
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Progress eligibility after 3 years at juco (med redshirt)
Please offer your thoughts, advice, and if you know if this is correct on the following.My son a 4-2-4 qualifier guy is now at juco starting year 2 soph with 32 credits. He was medical hardship (redshirt) for year 1 at D1 college. We were concerned...
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Advisor/Agent
This summer I have received private pms from several folks regarding the contact of advisor/agents for their players. I figured instead of repeating myself I could give some general information as well as my own opinion on the process. ...
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senior and coach at odds
My son and his high school coach do not have a good rapport. Coach knows he is very good athletically but does not like his attitude/arrogance. He has done very little as the adult to build a good relationship with my son and vice versa. My son...
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JUCO over D1 for sooner draft potential?
I was talking with a few people today and the option came up of a HS player who has draft potential to look at JUCO schools instead of D1 schools since he could be drafted sooner. I had had never considered that. But getting...
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Fall Showcases in NC
Hello, Anybody know of any good showcases coming up in NC where there is a good turn out of college Coaches attending.? Son is a 2015 grad looking to play ball at the next level. Thank you, jlaro
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Recruited Frosh vs JuCo Transfers to D1
What % of upperclassmen at good D1 typically came in as recruited frosh vs JuCO transfers? Does it vary a lot from program to program? Do some?a few? many? programs prefer to develop players for all 4 years through their own...
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Dropping like flies
College starts back in three weeks. Kids who were committed and signed are backing out at the last minute... Four local examples: 1. Found out there would be 8 players at his position at the local D2. Making the last minute switch to JUCO. 2....
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Arena Starz South Tryouts
Tryouts for the Arena STARZ South 2015 summer 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, and 17u teams will be held on Sunday, August 24 . Details are as follows: LOCATION Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 TIME 13u-14u...
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Is your son a Tweener ????
Folks, let me start out by saying that after watching the Perfect Game All Star game in California this week and seeing all those studs on the field, I began to wonder where I went wrong as a father that I couldn't have directed my son in a direction...
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AZ Community Colleges
Hi guys, What would you guys say is the general opinion of AZ jucos today? I know they're still good, but the talent isn't NEARLY what it was up until about 4-5 years ago. I'm not seeing as many kids get drafted out of them, and I went to a few...
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Being the "older" college player?
So my brother is finally going back to college after a good 4 or 5 years since he played. He graduated high school in 2008. He actually was a very good ballplayer in high school, was all region his senior year and got an honorable mention his junior...
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School Specific D1 Prospect Camp: Par for the Course?
My guy just finished a prospect camp at a D1. Interesting mix of players: many uncommitted 2015's, a good number of JuCo guys, and a few underclassmen, some who seemed quite young and pretty out of place. One thing that was a little...
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At a crossroads in my career.
I am 18 years old and a freshman in college at a juco where I am playing baseball. The last few years have been rough for me with injuries and losing opportunities to play at dream schools because of those injuries. Anyway now I am over a week into my...
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Converting a catcher to a pitcher
Catcher son who is in sophomore at a JUCO is being converted to a pitcher. Has a strong arm, consistent pop's in 1.7's and has been clocked by a scouts radar gun throwing 92 from behind the plate in a game throwing a runner out last season. Smaller...
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Is FIP any better than ERA or WHIP?
Not being someone who gives up easily on just about anything, I thought I’d pursue the FIP thing that JH got started in another thread a bit further. In order to do that, I needed to compute a “League ERA” in order to get the constant used to compute FIP. Since HS ball doesn’t have a league in the sense of American or National league the way MLB does, I had to go to the closest thing to it that was available. I chose to use DI schools in our section. Our section has 195 schools, 49 of which...
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First Post + Swing Analysis
Hey guys, wanted to introduce myself to the message board. My name is Mark, 2017 HS grad, 5' 9" 150 lb pitcher and middle infielder. I saw other members swings analyzed here, so I was wondering if you guys could check out my swing and let me know what...
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Recruiting Underclassmen
Now that major colleges are looking for commitments much earlier than in he past, be careful out there! Just last week, we received another example of what can and does happen to several young underclassmen. Good young player...
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After JuCo
Did the search and wanted to gets some imput from parents that have been there and done that since topic has not really been updated. My 2015 LHP is a tweener, has been told more than a few times if he were 83-85 fb he would already be...
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Metro Scout League Week 1 Review
Please see below the week 1 recap of the Metro Scout League. We will list the scouts that attended, pitcher velo's and the Hog-Pogs-and Dogs for the week. We will also add this weeks highlight video. If you and your son have time and want to...
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2 big coaching changes today
Indiana's Tracy Smith to AZ State and Ole' Miss Cliff Godwin to East Carolina. I can see Smith to ASU....I live in Ohio and Indiana's (heck, the entire Midwest) weather just isn't conducive to baseball. Don't quite get the Godwin...
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Perfect Game events
Excuse my ignorance right off the bat but I was wondering how I could get my son to participate in one of these top showcase events?? Do they have regional tryouts to get an invite?? I live in Illinois and was wondering if they have anything in my...
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Thanks PGStaff his 60 time has never been better
I'll cut to the chase at the top of this posting. If you are looking to improve you or your son's 60 time go to the PerfectGame website and search using "Run Faster" and click on the articles tab. Scroll down and read the article "Do you want to run a...
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No solid offers yet
Almost ready to hit the panic button. My son has really busted it and worked hard for this and I can see him being crushed if he gets no offers. He has people telling him not to worry its going to happen but nothing has yet. He is a 2015 grad and has...
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EvoShield Canes Tryouts, Fall 2014
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoCanes Fall tryouts
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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Tryout - EvoShield Canes
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoShield Canes Tryout
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoShield Canes Tryouts, Fall 2014
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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Desperate Times / Desperate Measures
Here is the scenario: 2015 had very good HS season - Some solid recognition - Team advanced deep into playoffs limiting early summer exposure - injured early in summer missed 2 key events - all star game - area code tryouts - has played well...
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Desperate Times / Desperate Measures
Here is the scenario: 2015 had very good HS season - Some solid recognition - Team advanced deep into playoffs limiting early summer exposure - injured early in summer missed 2 key events - all star game - area code tryouts - has played well since...
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JUCO Player
I was able to be a part of a discussion recently that I will refer to as the JUCO discount. Basically what the person was saying is that JUCO players are not looked at as having proved themselves because of the level of competition they face and that...
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Not having a good season.
My son is a 2015 grad. He is a catcher and LF when not catching with a strong bat. He has played Legion travel ball since we has 11 years old and joined the Senior team last season as a 15 year old. Batted just under 400 for the season and...
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6 D1s on HS Team
Cool article, reminds me of our HS team with 5 D1s and a few more to sign before school is out. One 2015 D2 submarine pitcher, two 2016 D1 guys (1 of those may go Juco) and probably one more D1/D3 (w/ Brains) to sign late. All but 3 pitch. ...
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The process
Have been reading here, for several years. Young (16y/o) 2016 has been reading for @ 6months. Handles his baseball journey and business, for the most part.The legal stuff he runs by us 1st. Replies to colleges, we have discussed before he hits send,...
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JUCO's
First post here, this question has been on my mind for a while now and here it is. Would committing to a JUCO and then transferring to a four year school affect your chances in this job market instead of going a full four years at a...
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Should I /son be worried/wary?
D3 Assistant coach calls son last night and after 1hr conversation offers son a roster spot for 2016 sight unseen. Coach mentioned he had seen video of son and had heard of him after a showcase during the past summer. Son is a 2015 grad....
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JUCO Roster deadline...
Anyone know what the deadline date is for them to set their rosters? Son's JUCO making some tough decisions right now, getting another D1 transfer and need to trim 2 spots. Just curious to know when they have to finalize. Thanks
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Options?
What college options would be available to a 2015 RHP who is relatively unknown due to minor injuries occurring at the worst possible times if he goes to the pre-draft showcase and hits 90-91 with a very sharp curveball? Son is 602/170 with a...
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pitching velo to impress d1/d2/d3/juco
hello I am a 6'3 190 lb rhp currently i sit 80-83 but have been making some incredible pitching velo gains gained 6 mph since i started throwing last month and i will be attending a showcase this sunday. I am wondering what colleges will be looking...
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JV TEAMS
Do all divisions(D1,2,3, NAIA, Juco) have JV baseball programs? If so do most recruited freshman end up playing JV ball for the first year?
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Summer college league
My son a 2015 grad was offered a spot and just received a contract to play in a college summer league. just wondering what the typical cost is and what does that usually include. Thanks
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Marshals 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Tryouts Posted
www.mckinneymarshals.com TRYOUTS: 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Tryouts for our 15,16,17,and 18U Marshals HS program teams for the Summer of 2015 will be held on the following dates. Sunday, December 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Clark High School...
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Marshals 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Tryouts Posted
www.mckinneymarshals.com TRYOUTS: 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U Tryouts for our 15,16,17,and 18U Marshals HS program teams for the Summer of 2015 will be held on the following dates. Sunday, December 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Clark High School...
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JUCO Redshirt
My son is a freshmen at a JC. Team is stacked with sophomores. Only two freshmen were designated to spring team. Son was listed to Redshirt. Looking for input on this situation. Does it hurt future recruiting chances? If he does redshirt, should he...
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Tommy John Recovery
My son had TJ surgery in July 2013 following his Senior year of HS. He had previously signed a D1 JUCO scholarship so he injury redshirted last year. Started pitching again last spring and had shoulder stiffness. Doc said that shoulder couldn’t keep up with stronger elbow. Anyway after shoulder subsided he threw a few innings in local college summer league but velocity was 80-82. Pitched fall ball at the JUCO and that is where he his velocity was sitting. He threw harder than that when he...
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Are they really interested?
I recently attended a showcase with 8+ D1 schools there and many other D2's and 3's along with several NAIA and JUCO's. I received an email from a coach at one of the lower level D1's that was there expressing that they enjoyed watching me at the camp...
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college eligiblity
Can a player in JUCO do a workout for professional teams? My son has been asked to hit for some scouts and his JUCO coach is worried about eligibility. He says you can't tryout. But I thought this was just a look to see if they would like to draft him...