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Gauging interest

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Son is a 2011 SS who has received probably 30 emails/letters from mostly D1's. Some schools he initiated contact, others they inititated contact. Most are personalized form letters (i.e. addressed Dear sons name). Most are signed as a copy, some are real pen signature. Some schools just sent 1 correspondence, others have sent 4-5. He has not recieved any handwritten letters. He played East Cobb so I am thinking (but really don't know)schools got the rosters and send out mass mailings. No correspondence from D2 or 3 at all. I am trying to get a handle on what all this means. Son wants to play college baseball and is an extremely hard worker. My guess he is probably a D2 or 3 player. Do D2 and 3's usually get more involved with kids in Sr. year? Just not sure what to make of all that has transpired over the last 6 months. Should we be concerned, optimistic, or something else??? Any insight from those that are experienced is appreciated.
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TRhitTRhit10,000+ posts
The first step in the process is to attract interest- he apparently has done this

The next step is to decipher the real from the unreal in terms of interest---do the inquiries come with questionnaires? are you filling them out and returning them

Those signed in pen, and not copies, should get priority---

D-2 and D-3 programs at times sit back and see what happens with the D-1 programs concerning a player and then jump into the fray

You sound like you have your feet on the ground where his talent is concerned so all should be fine

Just keep on keepin' on and you are in good shape
B bb1100+ posts
My son is a 2010. He received some interest as a sophomore and much more as a junior, pretty much like you said some signed letters, invites to camps, some personalized notes but mostly form letters and a few calls. We chose schools to send a video to based on academics, a combination of D1,2 and 3. The interest got stronger and we did hear from the D3 schools after this for the first time. In November he applied early decision to what we feel was the best academic D3 school in a great conference. In December he was accepted. From what I can gather about the average D1 scholarship money wise he is much better off
His high school coach put together a video for all the seniors and it definitely helped us in the process. Without it, for sure the school he is going to never would have seen him.
AH A HMember
Congratulations on the interest in your son. I also have a 2011 and I can tell you that any attention they get is good. I have done a TON of research on this topic. Here is my take.

Get an idea of what level your son is at.
If he is a SS to be at the elite D1 level he would need to run the 60 in 6.8 or less. Throw from SS to first at 85mph or better and hit the ball to all fields with some authority. Combine those raw skills with hustle, good mechanics, and on the field results and you will know where you stand. Then pick the 5 schools that you like the most that you feel you have the ability to play for. Contact those schools, fill out questionaires and attend their camps if possible. That would be my advice and good luck to you.
B BonswayMember
I have a question regarding professional scouting interest. My son is a SS and a 2010 grad. He was heavily recruited beginning in the fall of his junior year and received a scholarship in July to play baseball at a D-1 school (East Carolina - Go Pirates!) He is extremely excited and once he signed his NLI, we thought the recruiting process was now over. Well, he's received information now from four major league teams and I'm just curious if this is just the normal course for D-1 signees or if there is any real significance to this. Thanks.
birdman14birdman141,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Bonsway:
I have a question regarding professional scouting interest. My son is a SS and a 2010 grad. He was heavily recruited beginning in the fall of his junior year and received a scholarship in July to play baseball at a D-1 school (East Carolina - Go Pirates!) He is extremely excited and once he signed his NLI, we thought the recruiting process was now over. Well, he's received information now from four major league teams and I'm just curious if this is just the normal course for D-1 signees or if there is any real significance to this. Thanks.


There is probably some MLB interest in your son. The teams are trying to gauge your son's interest in passing up a the scholarship and playing pro ball out of high school. This of coarse is very positive. As TR says answer all inquiries. Likely more will follow as the spring season progresses.
B BonswayMember
Obviously, his dream is to play pro ball, but when answering these questionnaires, he is being honest in that it truly depends on what round he would go in and/or the amount of money attached to that. That's honest. Is that the right thing to say? And also...is this just a large net that is being cast or is this real interest in my son?
itsinthegameitsinthegame5,000+ posts
IMO - Just dont get too hung up on the measurement stuff.

Whether you run a 6.9 60 or a 6.4 60 doesnt mean anything if you dont know how to play the game - or do not have a feel for the game.

The measurement stuff - in many cases - have become an excuse for laziness. The easy way out - and the safe way.

If you can run 6.5 - and dont know how to steal a base - you will be out most of the time.

If you can throw 90MPH - and dont know how to pitch - you will get hammered.

If you can hit 450 foot bombs with an aluminum bat - but dont know how to hit with wood - you will be pursuing your next career sooner rather than later.

I would spend most of my time watching instincts - and desire - and going from there. Thats the hard part.

I wouldnt spend much time on the measurement stuff. Even people with poor vision can tell whether a kid has a strong arm - or is fast. You dont need a SPARQ rating or a stopwatch for that.

Good luck to you and your son!
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birdman14birdman141,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Bonsway:
Obviously, his dream is to play pro ball, but when answering these questionnaires, he is being honest in that it truly depends on what round he would go in and/or the amount of money attached to that. That's honest. Is that the right thing to say? And also...is this just a large net that is being cast or is this real interest in my son?


IMHO if it is honest, it is the right thing to say. You need to make a decision based on your son. The scholarship he received has a monetary value and an educational value. Those are the factors you need to consider. Only you know what your individual decision is. Of coarse if he is drafted in the first round or two, you really have a decision.
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jerseydadjerseydad1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by dad43:
ANTZDAD is correct if you live in Eastern Pa and play in conferences that compete in the Carpenter cup you should tryout...you can get a lot of good exposure from that one event.


Antz and dad43 are spot on about the Carpenter Cup being a good option if selected. Just for the sake of clarity, the Carpenter Cup teams in our area (NJ) are selected by coaches not tryouts. To be considered you have to be named to one of the "all conference" teams. The selection process may be different for the PA teams however to the best of my knowledge there aren't tryouts.

Another thing I suggest you do is talk to your HS and/or travel coach about getting an invitation to Selectfest. Selectfest is a by invitation only showcase that invites players from the tri-state area. It is very good showcase and attended by all levels of national and local colleges.

Good luck!
P plash3100+ posts
Having had a son who participated in the Carpenter Cup I can't over complement the whole event. From the people who organize it to the planning and exacution it's a first class event. My son had the fortunatute opertunity to play in the Championship game at Citizen Bank Park. What a thril for him and us alike. I still have the picture of his name in lights up on the scoreboard. More importantly the number of scouts in attendence at the first several games at the University of Penn was close to numbering 100. Great exposure and a once in a lifetime chance.
playfairplayfair500+ posts
the first letter my son got was a beautifully hand written letter by the RC from UCLA. my son was a 16 year old rising junior.

i have to admit because it was a first letter stating ncaa rules and regulations and how they could not contact us unitl july 1 of his senior year etc etc etc we just kind of took it for casually.... we just did not know.

IF YOU GET A LETTER AT ALL FROM A SCHOOL THEY ARE INTERESTED. They dont waste postage.

Be honest, be complete and dont take things for granted.

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