Hello. I’m 16 going to be 17 in June. I’ve already created a Twitter account, NCSA profile, and gmail. I’m also trying out for varsity. I wanted to know if I could still be recruited as a senior in HS?
also, I can’t play 17u travel ball this year because of family reasons, so I have to tryout for 18u. Is 18u even worth it as far as the recruiting process goes?
It would be greatly appreciated if someone gave me advice, thank you!
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Short answer: yes. D3 and NAIA schools recruit throughout senior year, and often recruit from their own camps rather than from watching summer travel ball.
Most important question: what are your aspirations for college and baseball?
Other questions: What position(s) do you play? What are your strengths? Do you think you will make varsity this year as a junior?
Answer to your first question: my aspirations are just to get a good degree, and then try and enter law enforcement after college.
Answer to your second question: I play middle infield-left field and center. I’m fast, I run a 6.9-7 sec 60. I think I have a decent chance to make varsity, if not, at least JV.
does d2 also recruit seniors throughout the year?
If you haven’t made varsity yet chances are if there is opportunity it’s at the D3 level.
D3 ball is not JV ball. Quality D3 ball is very competitive. Some D3 players were marginal D1 prospects. Many of the D3 players were all conference in high school. They just lack the metrics (throwing velocity, foot speed, hitting exit velocity) to play at higher levels.
18u is not typically a place to be found. Don’t think being found. Get yourself in front of coaches where they are. Find out where the local/regional D3 showcases are being run.
One problem is having not played varsity yet you don’t have anything to sell. You have to get in front of D3 coaches and impress with foot speed (6.9/7.0 is ok, nothing special, not middle of the field speed) throwing velocity, exit velocity off the bat and making consistent contact.
Good luck!
