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South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball
Anyone checked out Wil Crowe; the true freshman pitcher for the Gamecocks? He is a true athlete! Great player and he's going to do big things for South Carolina!
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umpire relocating to South Carolina
Looking for contact info for umpire organizations/associations for travel/rec baseball in the upstate of SC (Greenville, Newberry, Laurens, Greenwood areas). Thanks
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NCAA-D1 Big South Conference Comparison 2017 - 2019
Conference Comparison Report quickly allows interested party to review some Key Performance Indicators for all teams within a conference. Most KPI's are self-explanatory. Baseball Conference W-L-T Overall W-L-T Head Coach Tenure Number of years coaching , "*" means pending coaching change. Team Roster Insights Roster Size (Website/EADA) Compares the roster on the team website with the participation size reported to Dept of Education. Why is this relevant, the team website for specified year...
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15u 14 u players need Palm Beach Florida
Looking for 15u and 14u players for this summer asap! Contact me at 5612677947 coach Tino Gaudino pbcelite.com PBC Elite Baseball is a Nationally Ranked Travel & Developmental Baseball program based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Our mission is to provide players with a platform for elite competition, skills development and college exposure opportunities. We field 17U, 16U, 15U, 14U, 13U, 12U and 11U Travel Teams. We compete in a variety of summer showcase tournaments including Perfect...
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HS Baseball Looking for JUCO Route
I am a recruiting coordinator working within JUCO baseball in the South. Looking for Class of 2016 unsigned baseball players. RHP, LHP, OF.
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Research resources for College Pitching programs/coaches
I am working to help my son (2018 LHP) research different school's programs and pitching philosophies. I am not super versed and there may be very obvious places to go but I am really not seeing what were are looking for. We get to the athletic sites, search some bio info on coaches and very rarely will find a good local article on the pitch coach or some extension of a low ERA school. For instance - which programs are just looking for big and velo? Say 6'5" FB 102mph? For my son that would...
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What To Expect At The Next Level?
I'm a senior in high school who just signed to a D3 progam in VA (USA South) and based off of attending a few D3 games and speaking with some D3 players and Coaches I'm confident that I will be able to compete at this level. However, I'd like to get more insight into what I can expect going into my freshman year both on and off the field. Is their typically a drastic difference in the quality of pitching? Is the players schedule completely booked throughout the week? What would a typical day...
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A drastic difference in pitching? Compared to what? You will have two primary jobs in college; academics and baseball. You are about to find out how much you like/love baseball and how much you want it to be a major part of your life. Academics and baseball will fill most of your time.
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Congratulations on your college acceptance! I'll echo RJM, college baseball is like a second job. Second to college academics. Hopefully, you'll really like your jobs. My sons have played D1 and D3 baseball. Schedule wise, the most substantive difference between the two is the number of Spring games and the impacts (travel, missed classes, etc.) that occur. Fall (while technically a shorter practice schedule at D3 than D1...in reality, not so much) and Winter are pretty similar. And they are...
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Terrific summary by Branson. But since the picture he paints is a bit bleak, I'll try to brighten it with a few upsides: 1 - You'll be spending A LOT less time in class, as much as 50% less. (If you're STEM it will ramp up later) 2 - Many kids who took AP or IB classes in HS report that college is actually easier. 3 - You'll be busy, but when you do have free time you'll be surrounded by great friends. 4 - College girls! 5 - No parents!
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The thing about playing any sport in college is that it is a full time job. I hope your parents are generous and understanding. Most college kids can hold down 2-3 jobs and bust their butts in the summer, you can't. Summer will hopefully be playing with a summer league and winter you will likely be taking courses to make up the light load of credit you take during the fall and spring so you can keep up with baseball. 12 credits is a "full time student", but 12 credits won't allow you to...
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When I played I sometimes felt owned. I felt like I had very little time to myself. But I would do it all over again. My kids felt the same way. Most who play feel this way. Fortunately I had a girlfriend who thought a good time was hanging out at games with other girlfriends. Dont skip classes. Keep up with your homework/reading. Being up to date is half the battle. Never make the mistake of telling yourself you will catch up next week. Hopefully you have such a good time with college...
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Just because they can doesn't mean you can. Stay focused. If you want to plow a straight row don't look where you have been but where you want to go. Be thankful for the opportunity. Earn it every single day. Good Luck
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Go into Fall in the best shape of your life. Be the Guy who comes in in shape and ready for the physical activity required. This will benefit both your academics and athletics. It will be much easier to study if you are not completely beat from workouts or practice. Stay in shape between fall and winter/spring work outs. When going home for the holidays do not slack or let up. stay in shape. Be ready to roll when you come back from winter break. I saw a lot of freshman come in out of shape...
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Generally, every player that enters the college baseball environment is initially surprised at how competitive it is, regardless of level, and at the extent of time commitment. That said, if my deduction is correct, the school you are going to probably gives you the best chance at competing for playing time sooner than later. So, do everything you can between now and then to be prepared academically and athletically. The small average class size and school size will be in your favor when it...
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All the above have great answers and suggestions. I would add this. As a freshman work your butt off in everything, especially practices. If you assume everyone's talent is basically at the same level, if you give that extra effort (110%), that may make you stand out in coaches eyes. It may not happen on opening day but work hard, practice hard, be a team player with encouragement, and something good will come of it.
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Outstanding posts by all...2018 is headed to a top regional D3, so I am going to redirect him to this thread for him to read.
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time management, time management, time management...you will have plenty of time to do everything if you use your time well. If you don't...it is going to be a problem. My son is a what would be considered a competitive D3, they are serious, they recruit kids who they feel have fallen though the cracks a typical fall ball week besides classes is 5x a week lifting / conditioning - this started around week 2 or so of school and is the whole school year. Finals week I believe they have off for...
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I am not sure if anyone mentioned it in this thread (it seems like the message is how tough the experience is) but I thought I would like to mention something uplifting as well. If you apply yourself and keep your nose to the grindstone, all the hard work and effort will have seemed well worth the effort when you find your way on to the playing field. Nothing, and I mean nothing, is more exciting or thrilling than that. My son's dream was to win a championship in both high school and college...
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I think you've gotten a pretty good idea on the biggest issue - time management!! My son struggled his freshman year with the time issues and had actually decided to quit baseball after the spring. He was about 12 hours from telling the coaches when a friend (former player, coach, etc) took him out to lunch and basically told him "hey, everyone feels that way after their freshman year". He stayed and is happy that he did. With regard to pitching that you'll see....answer these questions and...
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This is so true. It may seem like a Slog at times but the reward is so worth it. Baseball will end for everyone sometime in their lives. Just never let it be for lack of effort, in academics and athletics.
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This concept may seem odd entering college baseball. It will make sense afterwards. A few years after finishing playing you will remember far more about the smiles and laughter on your teammate’s faces than the play on the field. You don’t play baseball forever. Some of your teammates will be friends forever. You won’t talk about someone’s great catch. You will talk about the shaving cream pie he took in the face.
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Spot on. I played beer league hockey with two college teammates last night. We talk about our kids, our jobs, our deteriorating bodies, how bad we played... If someone brings up the 1978 MACHC championship, it's time to call an Uber.
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I love the positive posts in this thread. CD and RJM or so right.
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Here is a an article regarding a D1 baseball player. I would guess that other divisions aren't much different. This was posted on this site last year and I found it interesting. https://www.theodysseyonline.c...ball-the-16-hour-day
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In answering the OP's question - the link JLC posted is a good indication of what to expect. My son's experience was similar. I've always maintained it's not just one full time job, but actually two - one as a student and one as an athlete. Though my son was not a pitcher (played 1B), that schedule was about what he had at JuCo and D2. Each day started a 5 am and he did not go to bed until after 10 pm. Spring was worse with an average of 4 games per weekend (a doubleheader each day) and at...
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A few comments on D3 pitching. My son finished high school last year, did summer ball with other college players -- D3, JuCo, and some D1 -- and it went well. It was not a big adjustment for him. His high school team was not particularly good, but they played against some of the top teams in the area. He faced a few pitchers who were hitting 90mph. Most were not. Same with the summer league. Most of the pitchers were in the low to mid 80s. Control still an issue for many of them. The fall...
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Good thread, but going back to this question in the OP: Is there typically a drastic difference in the quality of pitching? I took a look at your league's stats from last year. The champion averaged 7.6 runs per game! Even the 8th place team scored 6.8 runs per game. Win your spot in the lineup and be prepared to mash!
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FWIW, over Thanksgiving weekend I saw two 2017 HS grads (a PAC12 player and an Ivy player, home for the long weekend) at my son's baseball game. I asked them a version of the OP's question: "Is college baseball super intense?" The answer I got [from the PAC12 player] were that the lifting is way more intense. Not even close. The baseball work (at least in the fall) was described by both as not more intense [perhaps due to NCAA limits on fall practices?]. Maybe that will change in the spring?
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This is a great thread and the one thing I see missing (at least I missed it) was the importance of mental toughness. My son who just got home for Christmas and I were talking about his time playing and he said the major difference to the guys who performed well throughout the season were their mental toughness. He said one of his teams top pitchers had nowhere near the stuff of some others, but he was a mental giant. No matter the situation he would control himself mentally and he was...
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So true BOF. While speaking to some former players the other day who are now in college they spoke about the importance of mental toughness.
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Couldn't agree more. Start off by understanding the game, learn the game and this is part of the building blocks for mental toughness.
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Mental toughness is always being prepared. Never shift into “Woe is me, I’m getting screwed, I’m better than him,” mode. Shift into “Stay mentally and physically prepared to deliver when you get your chance” mode. Successful spot appearances can turn into bigger opportunities.
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does it have to be D1? maybe if he played D3 he could pitch and Play the OF if he prefers that.
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Sounds very similar to my son, except more velocity. Also in HS my son was a high strike out pitcher. He went to a D3. But so many of his options, the PC, had either not been with the program long or clearly looking to move up. Baseball was number one on his college search. Could he play at that school? Fortunately he had plenty of choices where that was a possibility. So baseball programs being equal, he was able to decide based on his major, school environment, etc. Quickly he decided he...
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That's tough being thousands of miles away. My best quick thought is look up the schools he would be interested in, then look up pitching coach and Google him. If he is on twitter or instagram (in all probability he will be since that is what kids are on now), then look who he follows. Lots of times, they follow someone who they respect their philosophy. I know that is a VERY long way around. Be aware that the Pitching coach and / or the head coach could easily change. My son is a red shirt...
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Not easy to do but here is what I should have done. Review recruiting class, look at how many of the pitchers other than top guy actually developed. How many get cut, pitch very little and have more or less same stats for their career. If just the top two guys seem to stick then coaching is suspect and not committed to kids. Coaches always say the kids didn't work, didn't commit to program yada yada. This isn't always the case!
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Thanks for the response. He is focused on his pitching but honestly I think the next 6 months will be telling. His offense has always been productive but never a slugger which may also inform demand. He is a pretty simple young man and works hard. He continues to say his only focus is to play at the most competitive level he is able. Of course high MLB draft would be his preference but D1 or even JUCO to a path seems open to him. We sat through an utterly depressing recruiting talk 2 years...
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I like Bishop's comments about choosing the school first (assuming he can play baseball at that school) and then start digging in further to make the final decision. I don't think you will get some summarized article on a PC's coaching style so you have to take an indirect approach and maybe tailor it for exactly what you are looking for. Some folks look as players drafted, but that may not tell the whole story and may be an indicator of top nothch recruiting as opposed to development.
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Thank you so much for taking the time on your reply. This makes a lot of sense and I appreciate the perspective.
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Thank you for the perspective. You know it just might not be the right question I am asking then. I have seen the movement of coaches but don't think I put that in the overall perspective but that makes a ton of sense which goes back to keeping a good focus on the actual school and not just the baseball program. That is such a tough one with a kid who seems to have a one track mind. Thanks again!
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That is true to a point, IMO. I do think you should look at the whole class and see who is playing but look at classes above and below as well. You should, also, look at multiple years of a class. I'll give you a reference from my son's college. Reality is that 8-9 pitchers get any significant innings in a year (say more than 40 innings). Each year my son's team (this is his third year of college) had 15 pitchers on roster. In short terms that is the best 2-3 of each class getting innings.
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Biggestfan2018, So, I would look at this from the college or pitching coaches perspective. What would they be looking for? Sure your son projects to mid to high 80s with a potential upside to 90 by the time he gets to college...best case scenario. Velocity is important but there are many other factors that come into play for potential college pitchers. For example, I'd be looking at his control, secondary & tertiary pitches and movement. These are the things that separate pitchers at...
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biggestfan, Here are a couple of things you need to consider in your search. It doesn't matter how you feel about your sons ability, he needs an independent evaluation to see what direction to take. I am not talking about a camp, but rather a scouting service that compares, rates and ranks your son with other 2018s across the country. What division would be a good fit. Perfect Game would be a good example. Don't forget about how important grades are in the equation. Keep in mind that most...
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I have to say I am new to this board at least posting and I am so impressed with the level of detail and time taken in providing feedback. Thank you very much. As a parent that will likely be paying for all or part of college my home state is where I'd like to see him but he has a pull to the east and southeast because his older sister lives in Virginia near DC and he had the opportunity to sit with a recent graduate of George Washington University that played all 4 years and take yoga...
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If he wants to get drafted or Play at a good D1 he Needs more Velo. Does his Body have room for projection? how tall and big is he? if he is weak and lanky he can grow more than a guy who is short and strong. if he has projection than maybe a Velo program like driveline could help him. but if his max potential is 85-86 he likely would be better off playing at a good D2 or D3 or maybe a weaker D1 program.
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biggestfan2018 , Your son sounds similar to my son in many ways. He is not tall (6'1"), was a contact pitcher who could carve up college hitters. One of the things he learned very quickly is that unless you are throwing 95+ you won't be blowing it by college hitters....unless you set up pitches. There are recruiting coaches at showcases and events that recognize sequencing, control, command and value it highly. My son was an afterthought by a couple ACC and SEC schools. While my son was...
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Biggestfan --- a TON of great advice has already been given. We too are from the Bay Area and with a 2017 LHP. We just finished two years of outreach and effort to find a home for him in college. Like your son, ours has academics that are just a tick below Ivy. He too sits low 80s (this past summer) with his fastball and pitches to contact and has a great secondary and an ok third pitch. Also we played in a super competitive travel program and for a good high school system/league. What we...
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My son is still looking. He is a SR class2017.He is 6'1 135lbs. We live in OKlahoma He is a RHP. Throws in high 70's to low 80's. Throws 2seem,fast ball, mean curve ball,sinker. He also plays IF but loves pitching first. Have been to many showcases this year and last. Has looked at some college but only has 1 scholarship offer Would appreciate any HELP