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Definitely Summer!
Some scouts may try to see a High School game to see a specific player here and there, but in the Summer, they are out at the big showcases and tournaments.
Some scouts will maybe see some HS games in the hotbeds of Fla, Ca, Tx, but for the most part, the college scouts are with their team, not out scouting.
Even so, you should still send them your HS schedule!
I'm pretty sure that none of the recruiters that contacted my Son have seen him play a HS game.
Actually, the Fall is when many schools do the bulk of their scouting, particularly for Juniors and uncommitted Seniors.
Some scouts may try to see a High School game to see a specific player here and there, but in the Summer, they are out at the big showcases and tournaments.
Some scouts will maybe see some HS games in the hotbeds of Fla, Ca, Tx, but for the most part, the college scouts are with their team, not out scouting.
Even so, you should still send them your HS schedule!
I'm pretty sure that none of the recruiters that contacted my Son have seen him play a HS game.
Actually, the Fall is when many schools do the bulk of their scouting, particularly for Juniors and uncommitted Seniors.
And in the fall, when they do the bulk of their scouting, are we talking exclusively showcases? Or travel tournament weekends?
quote:Originally posted by gamefan:
And in the fall, when they do the bulk of their scouting, are we talking exclusively showcases? Or travel tournament weekends?
Our area has a fall league of HS teams that plays weeknights that gets scouted.
Do any colleges look for unsigned seniors in the summer(18U)at tournaments/PG events or is it too late to be picked up?
quote:Do any colleges look for unsigned seniors in the summer(18U)at tournaments/PG events or is it too late to be picked up?
Yes, absolutely. My son had several teammates get offers the summer after their senior year.
You know I heard seniors get offers the summer before they are to start college and I didn't believe it. That is until I saw and heard it go down for one of our pitchers ( in W VA) and our shortstop ( in TN) on the travel team. Now I am a believer.
Also, for my son, travel ball was the way he was scouted. However, for our friends at big AAAA and AAAAA schools, both school and travel team play equal roles.
Also, for my son, travel ball was the way he was scouted. However, for our friends at big AAAA and AAAAA schools, both school and travel team play equal roles.
Do you guys think that its not that important to play hs ball then?
It's still important for 3 reasons:
1. It's Fun!
2. Keeps skills sharp
3. What else are you going to do in the Spring? I know some places are starting Spring Select teams instead of High School ball, but it is not wide-spread.
1. It's Fun!
2. Keeps skills sharp
3. What else are you going to do in the Spring? I know some places are starting Spring Select teams instead of High School ball, but it is not wide-spread.
What may be important is why the player isn't playing HS ball ...
I still think it is important to play as much baseball as possible... at any level.
Now as far as getting scouts from colleges to high school games - they do come out to see some games but their seasons are going on at the same time.
Travel ball, AAU, Legion Ball and showcases are all important ways to see and be seen...
Now as far as getting scouts from colleges to high school games - they do come out to see some games but their seasons are going on at the same time.
Travel ball, AAU, Legion Ball and showcases are all important ways to see and be seen...
The reason im not playing high school ball is because im still recovering from an on going arm injury that happened last season of hs ball. Im just trying to get healthy for the summer team.
4. Balance academics and sportsquote:Originally posted by gitnby:
It's still important for 3 reasons:
1. It's Fun!
2. Keeps skills sharp
3. What else are you going to do in the Spring? I know some places are starting Spring Select teams instead of High School ball, but it is not wide-spread.
An injury is a very legitimate reason not to play in the spring. You want to be healthy by summer.quote:Originally posted by Fair35:
The reason im not playing high school ball is because im still recovering from an on going arm injury that happened last season of hs ball. Im just trying to get healthy for the summer team.
If you're an unsigned senior later in the spring you may want to contact MN-MOM (site owner) about posting your profile in the Unsigned Players section. There are college coaches who check there.quote:Originally posted by slider33:
Do any colleges look for unsigned seniors in the summer(18U)at tournaments/PG events or is it too late to be picked up?
Springtime is tough for college coaches because they are playing themselves.
The key is to be on a travel team that plays in tournaments with good competition---the more good teams in the event the more college coaches and pro scouts you will see in attrendance summer and fall give the scouts the freedom to be in attendance
The key is to be on a travel team that plays in tournaments with good competition---the more good teams in the event the more college coaches and pro scouts you will see in attrendance summer and fall give the scouts the freedom to be in attendance
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quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
Springtime is tough for college coaches because they are playing themselves.
The key is to be on a travel team that plays in tournaments with good competition---the more good teams in the event the more college coaches and pro scouts you will see in attendance summer and fall give the scouts the freedom to be in attendance
Again IMO, it is can be regional decision as to when and where college and pro scouts turn up. In WI, since we have few summer travel teams our HS games are the main scout times. Many Northern kids are behind the 8-ball in this regard. In our case we had to "dangle bait" in the form of a short video to get scouts to the area. College scouts were few and far between because of budgets and schedules but I think scouts from all but 7 MLB teams gave me a card while attending a HS game.
The most important message here is that even though those college scouts were not there in person, they had a scouting report from someone when they called the house. Where that info came from is irrelevant, it only went to show that there is a scouting network out there and it has fingers reaching in all directions. The moral of the story
AS SOON AS YOU PUT THAT UNIFORM ON, YOU ALSO PUT ON THE GAME FACE. EVERYTHING YOU DO FROM THAT POINT ON IS AT 100% BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S WATCHING
Summer at certain events is way better. most colleges are playing and recruiting is okay, but not their focus! Teamone summer showcase, wooden bat in atlanta are the major places to be. Been to alot and these are the best.
Quote from a college baseball recruiter recently:
"You'd be surprised how much hs baseball we get to in the spring."
"You'd be surprised how much hs baseball we get to in the spring."
Regarding the poster that is injured and wanting to prepare for the summer season by skipping HS baseball:
I would think that it would look better to recruiters if he were to be on the high school team, use their practice time to get his rehab work in, and to be in the dugout during games supporting his fellow teammates. This would show team commitment and comraderie that should be important at the college level.
I would think that it would look better to recruiters if he were to be on the high school team, use their practice time to get his rehab work in, and to be in the dugout during games supporting his fellow teammates. This would show team commitment and comraderie that should be important at the college level.
and if you have a particular college in mind, contact the coach and ask him what tournaments he expects to be at.
Short answer...PLAY SUMMER TRAVEL BALL if you can
Many good and direct answers above.
I also think it makes a difference what level of ball you project for.
Summer play seems to focus a lot on the players who aspire to Division I.
We see a lot of DIII guys scouting seniors in the spring -- guys who can play, but who have not signed an NLI and are thus still available. I don't know that a DIII program would get a whole lot out of, say, going to East Cobb.
Most of this gets done by graduation, but there are always a few deals that get struck over the summer. Even at the very top programs, you see this, because sometimes they lose a recruit to a pro signing and therefore have an open roster spot and scholarship money they need to put to use.
I also think it makes a difference what level of ball you project for.
Summer play seems to focus a lot on the players who aspire to Division I.
We see a lot of DIII guys scouting seniors in the spring -- guys who can play, but who have not signed an NLI and are thus still available. I don't know that a DIII program would get a whole lot out of, say, going to East Cobb.
Most of this gets done by graduation, but there are always a few deals that get struck over the summer. Even at the very top programs, you see this, because sometimes they lose a recruit to a pro signing and therefore have an open roster spot and scholarship money they need to put to use.
i dont really have any schools in mind. im only a sophmore. Id be blessed to play for any college really.
summer ball
We've had college and pro scouts at all of our scrimmages and games so far this year. It is really important for the players' coach to make contacts with these people. He must also keep them updated on progress during the season.
quote:Originally posted by Fair35:
i dont really have any schools in mind. im only a sophmore. Id be blessed to play for any college really.
I was assuming you were older. If you are only a sophmore, you should definitely be involved with your high school team in some fashion. Let some of the longtimers here correct me if I'm wrong, but HS school ball should be part of your resume and it will throw up a red flag if it isn't.
Don't burn any bridges by blowing off high school ball for summer travel ball. It can be hard to re-establish yourself if you take a year off.