freshman

Start with spelling God with a capital G

Then work your tail off

Until tryouts are over, don't be too cocky thinking that you are better than everyone. Just work hard and you will make it like TR said.

Remember first of all that you are not competing with your peers, but rather with men who are 3-4 years older than you are - and who are established in the minds of the coaches.

Keep your mouth shut, listen to what the coaches have to say and then execute the way that they ask. Remember that they hold the key to your future success - and not listening is a great way to ensure not playing.

Hustle at all times, be the first player there and the last player to leave, shag balls, pick up gear, drag the field... in short be the kind of player they want to have around.

08Dad ...

Love your very specific sugestions ... doing the extra things you noted will definitely help identify some of the intangibles. Good insight !!

Great advice 08Dad. My son has been to a few showcases and scouts and/or college coaches have told the players the same thing.

work hard+ do the right things+ good grades= good/ sucessful baseball career

is this the right message im getting from everybody!

I think you are almost right

work hard+ do the right things+ good grades
+ have talent + have luck

= good/ sucessful baseball career

oo im part irish so the luck part should come easy