Expert Translation Please!

HC, sending you a pm.

Interpreting the above profile, I read he is technically proficient with fundimental skills in place. Plays well, just doesn't play "big"...yet.

I think that suggests improving strength levels, which occurs naturally. jmo

Don't know about the expert aspect but here is my take

There is still room to grow both physically and mentally

There is still time to improve his skills


He is projectible in terms of college ball

Holden: I'll take a shot at it...

You've got a savvy kid who's on the small side for his position (pitcher?) but probably will get stronger as he gets older. Doubt he'll be ready for D1 upon graduation, but could play at a DII or DIII, and one day will make a fine coach.

I think alot depends on who did the scouting report on this kid. Was it a High school coach, a profesional scout, a showcase guy, or a college summercamp coach?
I found, when my son was a junior and attended summer college camps and showcases, that the evals varied. The showcases tend to exagerate a little on ability and projection. Projections are exactly that, "guess work".
The Five Tool scale(1-5) is what they use in professional baseball. There aren't many 5 tool players in professional baseball. So, while the eval sounds very good, I think it's important to know who was doing the eval and whether they were using a highschool, college or professional rating scale.
It sounds like this player is very talented but his size may keep him from being noticed by the top tier D1 programs. This is OK because there are many D1 programs out there for this player to get a good education and contribute right away as a freshman. As was said before, there are also excellent D2 and D3 programs where this player can play right away.

This eval sound alot like some my son got. He chose a D3 school over 2 D1's because he wanted to play right away. It was a good decision for him because he started at SS as a freshman and he is getting a great education. The scholarship was also better at the D3 than at the D1's. It's academic and guaranteed for 4 years as long as he keeps his grades up.

If I were this player's father I would advise my son to look at all options(D1-D3) and NAIA and would tell him to pick the school where he would be getting the best education taking into consideration where they want him the most.

Thanks to everyone. The eval is from former major league coach/current camp coach. Player is a middle infielder, mostly second base. The size issue is clear. We'll have to see what happens over the next year. Good news is that at this time last year he was about 5'3" and now he is approaching 5'8".

Brod, he does want to be a coach someday!

TR--you qualify.