Getting started --- Scout/College Coach Reccomendations

Have you looked into Perfect Game. While a coaches recommendation would be great, it is certainly not required.

Check them out.

My son didn't have an opportunity to get a scout's recommendation either, so we started by applying online for an invitation to a small PG event. Someone from PG called on the phone and asked additional questions about my son's baseball experience, and based in part on the fact that he was taking private lessons from a former MLBer who they knew, they accepted him without a scout recommendation. After that small event, he was invited to a mid-level regional event (although we were not able to attend because of calendar conflicts). Top performers at a regional event would be invited to one of the major events.

You could call Perfect Game and ask to talk to someone about how your son could qualify for his first event, and they would probably help you determine which event would be appropriate. They are very nice and approachable.

Thank you for your recommendation of PG.
I was planning on checking them out. Also, any thoughts on Baseball Factory (they come to our city)?

I am still curious how players are supposed to know which scouts may have seen them play.
I've heard that most scouts try to blend in, as opposed to drawing attention to themselves.

Unless a scout contacts a coach who in turn lets the player know, I don't understand how a 15 year old would have a scout's recommendation (unless via private lessons, etc. with one).

Same with College coach recommendation. Are they typically happy to recommend a player that may have come to their camp? It seems like they would be busy with their own team and not have a lot of time helping a kid promote himself to other programs.

I'm just looking for some insight. It's a bit daunting to a "newbie."

Thanks!

I would never speak badly about an organization like Baseball Factory. I do have a suggestion:

CALL PERFECT GAME!!!!

www.perfectgame.org

PG can give you and your son everything he needs to help him reach his baseball goals. Class organization, class people, more knowledge than all other services combined. A one-stop shop in baseball's intricate world of scouting and evaluation.

Good luck!

Thanks a lot.

I get the message!

I'll call tomorrow!

You could also have your son participate in a free MLB tryout, which obviously will have pro scouts there. Here's a link to some upcoming events: http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/tryout_us.jsp

Yes, that is a great idea too! Thanks!

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