Getting Scout Feedback

Well, there are others who can better address your question, but before it goes too far down the page, I thought I'd throw out something anyway...  

Your son's mid-major D1 coach is most likely in tune to who the area scouts are.  Son can ask him for an intro or at least a connection.  Scouts should be happy to take a look and offer up suggestions with a player like this.  If coach isn't in the loop, son can just look up the area scout teams or inquire with the better travel organizations in the area.  

Nice college career so far!  Congrats to him... and to you 

My experience is that the majority of MLB scouts like to remain incognito and are reluctant to give pointers. They are there to do a job and don't like distractions, especially from parents. Agents/advisors usually have a good relationship with hc or ac.  Many are ex ball players who may have played some minor league ball.  Often these advisors know instructors who work with their contracted players during MLB off season. Might cost some $$ though. Sounds like he had a good showing at the Cape, very important. I wouldn't be surprised if he was drafted in next year MLB draft. Being a Sr though will be a disadvantage.  Good luck

Trust In Him posted:

My experience is that the majority of MLB scouts like to remain incognito and are reluctant to give pointers. They are there to do a job and don't like distractions, especially from parents. Agents/advisors usually have a good relationship with hc or ac.  Many are ex ball players who may have played some minor league ball.  Often these advisors know instructors who work with their contracted players during MLB off season. Might cost some $$ though. Sounds like he had a good showing at the Cape, very important. I wouldn't be surprised if he was drafted in next year MLB draft. Being a Sr though will be a disadvantage.  Good luck

Sorry, just curious - why is being a Senior a disadvantage?  Is it because most college players are taken earlier, so conventional wisdom is that if you've not been drafted yet you must not be a true prospect?  

Qhead posted:

Trust In Him posted:

My experience is that the majority of MLB scouts like to remain incognito and are reluctant to give pointers. They are there to do a job and don't like distractions, especially from parents. Agents/advisors usually have a good relationship with hc or ac.  Many are ex ball players who may have played some minor league ball.  Often these advisors know instructors who work with their contracted players during MLB off season. Might cost some $$ though. Sounds like he had a good showing at the Cape, very important. I wouldn't be surprised if he was drafted in next year MLB draft. Being a Sr though will be a disadvantage.  Good luck

Sorry, just curious - why is being a Senior a disadvantage?  Is it because most college players are taken earlier, so conventional wisdom is that if you've not been drafted yet you must not be a true prospect?  

Purely from a financial point. Look back at the recent MLB drafts, what year in school, and how much of a signing bonus they received.  Top $$ went to high school players, then college Jrs or soph who are 21 yrs old, and last the Srs.  Srs have nowhere else to go, they used up NCAA elig thus no incentive not to sign.   For example, a range of 20 picks (excluding a specific round for this example), let's say $200K - $300K they signed.  Look at the Sr in this group.  Probably $5K - 10K they signed, even if drafted a few picks higher.  Big picture is yes they will have opportunity to play at next level but they won't get comparable $$ bonus.  Comes down to MLB doesnt have to convince the others not to go or continue college. Plus Srs are 22/23 yrs old.  Some years in minors age is up there. They want 20-24 ready to join the majors if talent is there. Overall picture is how old, projection/probability and how fast to move up. 

Trust In Him posted:

Qhead posted:

Trust In Him posted:

My experience is that the majority of MLB scouts like to remain incognito and are reluctant to give pointers. They are there to do a job and don't like distractions, especially from parents. Agents/advisors usually have a good relationship with hc or ac.  Many are ex ball players who may have played some minor league ball.  Often these advisors know instructors who work with their contracted players during MLB off season. Might cost some $$ though. Sounds like he had a good showing at the Cape, very important. I wouldn't be surprised if he was drafted in next year MLB draft. Being a Sr though will be a disadvantage.  Good luck

Sorry, just curious - why is being a Senior a disadvantage?  Is it because most college players are taken earlier, so conventional wisdom is that if you've not been drafted yet you must not be a true prospect?  

Purely from a financial point. Look back at the recent MLB drafts, what year in school, and how much of a signing bonus they received.  Top $$ went to high school players, then college Jrs or soph who are 21 yrs old, and last the Srs.  Srs have nowhere else to go, they used up NCAA elig thus no incentive not to sign.   For example, a range of 20 picks (excluding a specific round for this example), let's say $200K - $300K they signed.  Look at the Sr in this group.  Probably $5K - 10K they signed, even if drafted a few picks higher.  Big picture is yes they will have opportunity to play at next level but they won't get comparable $$ bonus.  Comes down to MLB doesnt have to convince the others not to go or continue college. Plus Srs are 22/23 yrs old.  Some years in minors age is up there. They want 20-24 ready to join the majors if talent is there. Overall picture is how old, projection/probability and how fast to move up. 

Got it. Good analysis!

KG;

Can you ID a pro scout at your son's games? You may desire to sit next to a scout and ask the 1st question. How can a lady become a scout? What do you look for? Can you scout the 6th Tool?

The answers will surprise you. Second option is to play Internationally. Italy, Australia, Holland, China.

Bob

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Just getting back on the site. Thank you all so much for your feedback. This sure does help. Thank you, again! 

Trust In Him posted:

My experience is that the majority of MLB scouts like to remain incognito and are reluctant to give pointers. They are there to do a job and don't like distractions, especially from parents. Agents/advisors usually have a good relationship with hc or ac.  Many are ex ball players who may have played some minor league ball.  Often these advisors know instructors who work with their contracted players during MLB off season. Might cost some $$ though. Sounds like he had a good showing at the Cape, very important. I wouldn't be surprised if he was drafted in next year MLB draft. Being a Sr though will be a disadvantage.  Good luck

Plus 1.  This is good advice.

Trust in Him & adbono have it right! Pay close attention & heed their words & advice. Son was a Sr sign, got very little $$'s. Moved up quickly (not the norm), got lucky, made MLB debut in 3 yrs. But staying there (on 40 man roster) & avoiding injury are tough at best! Keep it ALL in perspective! It ain't exactly a picnic, folks! But certainly better than a poke in the eye. Lol

Update: Son was drafted last night in the 10th round of the 2018 draft, as a senior sign. We are so grateful for the phenomenal guidance and support along the way, much of it received from this site. Thank you to you all! 

Congratulations!

KG posted:

Update: Son was drafted last night in the 10th round of the 2018 draft, as a senior sign. We are so grateful for the phenomenal guidance and support along the way, much of it received from this site. Thank you to you all! 

Congrats!  That is awesome

KG posted:

Update: Son was drafted last night in the 10th round of the 2018 draft, as a senior sign. We are so grateful for the phenomenal guidance and support along the way, much of it received from this site. Thank you to you all! 

Congratulations to your family.  Positive and successful outcomes make this site all worth it. 

Big time congrats! He’s achieved what all of us want for our young sons when we show up at this website!!! Wishing continued climbs up that ladder! Keep us updated.

Congrats!

That's awesome!

Super Cool! Congrats and good luck to him!

Congrats to your son and family! It's always great to hear success stories.

KG posted:

Gratefully, From a Mom whose son calls her "Coach". 

That's too funny because mine calls me the same...lol.

I think KG's son is the perfect example of how teams do recognize that there are a lot of good seniors out there. As is the case for baseballmoms son, and justbaseballs sons and a lot of players we aren't all aware of.

Best of luck to your son, enjoy the ride, "Coach".

Awesome blog, thanks for sharing and CONGRATS to both "Coach" and your son <3