I don't really know where this post is going to go or how long, but I feel like I have to express some frustration I've been dealing with so if someone could bear with me id appreciate it.
I am a 2017 HS graduate. LHP and OF (first base goes to the big guys on the HS team). This season I played on the JV team and did get moved for 2 V practices. since there's 26 kids on V I wasn't really of much use, so I'm on to summer ball. We play higher level tourneys like Black Swamp in a few weeks.
But what is bothering me is that I feel like I am running out of time in the college recruiting game. I want nothing more but to play college baseball, anywhere that I can get a education with my major I think I want. However, I only throw around low 70s with a decent CH and slider/curve. Obviously velocity is below average. In the outfield I am not too fast (7.75 60 time last August), and struggle to make good long throws on a line at a far distance. Maybe at this point you're thinking I just don't have it, but i am trying unbelievably hard to get a lot better in a short amount of time. Weight room, resistance bands, (just starting working on sprint workouts) and finally some serious Long toss (220 is only my max distance right now). I am also looking into buying Drivelines Weighted ball set and doing the Ballistic training methods program. My arm is feeling stronger and my mental game has been changed thanks to a Brian Cain book I bought.
But what is bothering me is that I feel like I am running out of time with college recruiting. Obviously I would not target a major D1 at this point, but i feel like I have to rapidly "catch up"with other guys in my class if I want to have a chance at playing in college. So I guess my question is, is it too late for a major velo jump/strength/skill jump? With junior year coming up I am getting uneasy, although my work ethic is still very strong.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, I'd appreciate any responses