What does it take to get into ASU for baseball. I'm just a soph in High School and want to know what I can do in order to get myself known and ready to play for them or any college ball. Mostly ASU. Thanks.
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You've picked one of the most recruited baseball programs out there. ASU literally has a stock pile of very good baseball prospects, so top-level talent is going to be needed to break into their line up. I suggest following the recruiting guideline on this site to contact ASU and other colleges and let them know about you & your interest and where they can see you play. Then, make it happen by working as hard as you can to perfect both your defensive and offensive skills to become the best SS you can be in the next two years. 
Let me suggest this:
If you ever get the chance to visit ASU and watch a game take note of how many players they carry---this may not be for you right out of the box---many kids dont like to fight thru numbers to win a spot==others like the challenge---keep in mind that you are also from out of state which makes it a bit tougher for you.
ACTUAL EXPERIENCE:
I was out there a year ago with a young man from out of state for an unofficial visit to ASU--- he walked the campus etc and liked it all (what is not to like about their campus)--- the pregame warmups started and he saw the number of players and immediately told me this was not for him even if ASU were to continue recruiting him.
Like I say it is not for every kid-- and this is not a knock on ASU either because obviously their method works for them and every year they have kids clamoring to play there. I don't knock their success.
They are in the NCAA SUPER REGIONALS this weekend vs Cal State Fullerton--that in itself tells me something about how their system works.
I hope this helps you
If you ever get the chance to visit ASU and watch a game take note of how many players they carry---this may not be for you right out of the box---many kids dont like to fight thru numbers to win a spot==others like the challenge---keep in mind that you are also from out of state which makes it a bit tougher for you.
ACTUAL EXPERIENCE:
I was out there a year ago with a young man from out of state for an unofficial visit to ASU--- he walked the campus etc and liked it all (what is not to like about their campus)--- the pregame warmups started and he saw the number of players and immediately told me this was not for him even if ASU were to continue recruiting him.
Like I say it is not for every kid-- and this is not a knock on ASU either because obviously their method works for them and every year they have kids clamoring to play there. I don't knock their success.
They are in the NCAA SUPER REGIONALS this weekend vs Cal State Fullerton--that in itself tells me something about how their system works.
I hope this helps you
My son was offered a good opportunity to go to ASU.
He wasn't going to go to a school that kept 2 dozen pitchers on their roster.
I agree with the above posters, you have to be an amazing player to make starting lineup, in any school that carries so many on their roster.
He wasn't going to go to a school that kept 2 dozen pitchers on their roster.
I agree with the above posters, you have to be an amazing player to make starting lineup, in any school that carries so many on their roster.
Like what % of people that are applying to make the baseball actually make the team. Also about how many in numbers are on the squad? Thanks.
Also heard, they so severely overrecruit, that if you don't make it, they suggest you go to a JC in Arizona. Don't know if it is true, just what I have heard. They definetly get the "creame of the crop", and you truly have to be the best of the best to crack that lineup, or be a pitcher who gets innings. JMO.
How are they able to do this with the 11.7 scholarship limit?
They give very, very little money to in-state kids. Sometimes none at all. Also, upper classmen are often asked to give up their scholarships so they can be used to attract new talent. It's a system that can be severe, but it works, especially this year.
Sorry to ask again but, what % of people that are applying to make the baseball actually make the team. Also about how many in numbers are on the squad? Thanks.
Shortstop61,
Ah... the wonders of the internet.
Want to look at the ASU roster?
ASU ROSTER
Want to be on the ASU baseball team? This link provides you with all the necessary information including the email addresses of the coaches.
Recruit information
Ah... the wonders of the internet.
Want to look at the ASU roster?
ASU ROSTER
Want to be on the ASU baseball team? This link provides you with all the necessary information including the email addresses of the coaches.
Recruit information
The odds are not very good - relative to just about any other D-1 program in the nation.
I have also heard from other parents that ASU will ask some of their recruits to go to junior college for a year or two.
The bottom line is it's one of the most competetive programs in the country and it's no secret they recruit a lot of players and probably over-recruit. I think one of the problems the coaching staff has is that they have no idea what is going to happen to their team in the June draft. It's not uncommon for 10 players to get drafted some of those being juniors who many not return and then they have the problem of many of their high school and JUCO recruits getting drafted.
AT the end of the day there are many great competetive baseball programs at great schools in the country and if you have the grades and ability to play at that level I don't think attending junior college for 1 or 2 years just to have a chance to play for ASU (when it might not ever happen) is the best route.
The question you are asking about what % of people that are applying to make baseball simply cannot be answered. People don't "apply" to make the baseball team, the coach recruits the players he wants to play for the program.
The bottom line is it's one of the most competetive programs in the country and it's no secret they recruit a lot of players and probably over-recruit. I think one of the problems the coaching staff has is that they have no idea what is going to happen to their team in the June draft. It's not uncommon for 10 players to get drafted some of those being juniors who many not return and then they have the problem of many of their high school and JUCO recruits getting drafted.
AT the end of the day there are many great competetive baseball programs at great schools in the country and if you have the grades and ability to play at that level I don't think attending junior college for 1 or 2 years just to have a chance to play for ASU (when it might not ever happen) is the best route.
The question you are asking about what % of people that are applying to make baseball simply cannot be answered. People don't "apply" to make the baseball team, the coach recruits the players he wants to play for the program.
Everything that has been said is true. They have HS All Americans sharing splinters of scholarships. I believe coach Murphy said they had 35 kids on the team. They have kids at JC's hoping to get on to the team and they have kids redshirting. Having said all of that, it is one of the best programs in the country. They play one of, if not the toughest schedules in the country. They have great facilities, coaching, weather, and Coeds. They play in front of big crowds at home and scouts follow every game. In my experience they also don't abuse their pitchers. You don't really apply for the baseball team you get recruited if they are interested. You can attend one of their camps to raise your profile a little bit but they recuite nationally so it is very competitive.
BTW, when I was in Grad School at ASU Barry Bonds was only the third best outfielder on the team.
BTW, when I was in Grad School at ASU Barry Bonds was only the third best outfielder on the team.