New Thread- Introduction

Great idea and great addition to the site.  I suspect many newcomers have little idea of the extent of such knowledgeable resources available to them here.  Clear categorization goes a long way toward calling that out.

 

Your continued contributions are greatly appreciated...  ..even if I think you need a haircut.

Thanks cabbagedad. Hopefully the idea takes off and we can provide some valuable feedback.

 

I got my hair cut on Monday…I've never been a fan of having long hair. 

 

I am glad that you got it worked out with Julie, lets see how it works out!!!

 

 

Thanks so much for doing this I have a 2016 son and I have been reading for a while. I have chimed in a little bit but I mostly read. every day I try to go through some of the "golden threads". There is a treasure trove of good advice here. I have taken notes in a notebook, actually. I have come across some trollish stuff that must have been upsetting in real time, but most everything I've read here is like another gem of info.

 

So from a newcomer, thank you to the old timers and the middle aged timers for taking your time to help educate the newbies! I hope one day I will be able to do the same.

"Middle-aged Timers" Haha. I like that. JAM3- Hopefully we can help out along the way.

My son (Chris) is off to another weekend of baseball. Talking this morning with my wife (and daughter) when the term "projectable" came up, I Googled it, found a blog on this site and just happened upon a Jan,8 post by fanofgame. Brought a tear, seriously.. Today was a rare day that I didn't travel to the game as my business is slow, I have to put in some work.  I also argued with my son who at times seems less interested than I for his success at least when it comes to daily workout routines. Well, "He's only 14" is what I here from coaches but he is also 6'4", 185 lbs, a "projectable" body. I know a few athletes, some professional yet can only imagine the work ethic needed for success of any level always carrying that dream of reaching the top. I get frustrated yet try to believe the coaches must know something when pointing out his age and hearing "in time" etc.. Fanofgame, I have also become a fan and as your son departs, my son enters...

 

Cabbagedad refers to the extent of resources here thus any advice is always appreciated. My son (at 13) played sparingly last fall for a 16u team and for the first time I saw a different level of baseball, Scouts at our practices  etc. As he plays with the same team this summer and prepares for High School ball in the fall, I thank you in advance for allowing me to share in your knowledge..

 

 Blessings to all of our boys futures..

During our Noah Lowry International Tournament. We had a visiting team from Perth, Australia. Noah pitched for the SF Giants, played in our Area Code games, graduated from Pepperdine.

We decided to present a one hour seminar to the 300 players and parents between games. We received questions and presented answers.

Topics:

1. Questions to ask the college coach.

2. How to qualify showcases and college camps.

3. Is pro baseball in your future?

4. What is the 6th tool.

5. Passion for the game.

 

During the games, we encourage a 16 year old player to switch hit. He was "on base"

50% of his AB's.

 

We value teaching, we do not have trophy's or an "All Star" team or allow coaches to argue with our umpires. The game is for the players to LEARN.

 

Bob

Santa Rosa

<www.goodwillseries.org>

 

 

I posted this question earlier but saw your forum and wanted to post here as well.

 

Q1.  Does a redshirt Junior (Sr Academically/Jr Athletically) have more leverage and if so in what way than a Senior in the draft bonus pool under the new guidelines.

Q2.  My son is LHP who had alot of scout interest last year but had control issues.  Unfortunatly he was not drafted but has had a solid summer and seems to have made the necessary corrections.  He hit 97 2x over the summer and sat in low 90's  14 IP 26 Srtike outs , 5 walks, 7 Hits  1.02 ERA.  BAA was .146  Unfortunatly very wet season so many games cancelled   Is it appropriate to send his current stats to the scouts who have reached out to him in the past?

 

Thank you for being more specific.  If your son is near graduation, then there really isnt much more leverage. Seniors, unless they become top prospects dont get drafted until later or not drafted altogether and become free agents.  Because he has one more athletic season to compete, he may possibly get more money and get selected in the up coming draft.

Your son has two things going for him though, LHP and his velo. The other stats are meaningless.

You do not have to contact the scouts, they (the ones who have the area where he plays college) most likely will be out to see your son on scout day and during the season.

 

Good luck!

Thank you...Another question.  What specifically should an advisor be doing on his behalf? He had several contact him last season and did decide to go with one. My husband and I are abit concerned because since the draft concluded he has really not heard from him, Shouldnt he be in contact with him to discuss his summer etc etc. 

Yup they do that.
So my understanding is that you all thought that your son might be drafted and now is returning for his last academic year but junior season.
At this point you need to sit back and let it play out.  The draft is far away.
He doesnt need an advisor as there isnt much to advise.
I am sure that JH will respond as soon as he can.

1. Yes. Scouts don't focus on years of academic eligibility, they focus on years of collegiate eligibility. A senior doesn't have the leverage of another season of college baseball, a redshirt junior does.

 

2. No. If there are scouts interested in your son, I promise that they are continuing to follow his progress. I'm not sure what benefit a sample of 14 innings would serve in improving a player's stock for a draft that is more than ten months away. 

 

 

 

What do you feel the advisor should be discussing with your son? Is there anything that the advisor could do for your son that would benefit him in the short-term? 

 

You dont need an advisor! Your HS school coach or another respected HS school coach who has had kids drafted will gladly offer advice. An advisor is using you for something...$$$, Reputation, etc...

If your son is left handed and hit 97 (even once) he will be drafted regardless of control. Stats mean nothing to scouts. LH and 90 and they will be all over you!

 So lets say your son / my son is a MIF / 3rd baseman - 5 tool grinder playing DII ball is getting an advisor / agent a good thing... OR is this something only for DI players...?

 

 

Thanks,

Joe

See topic advisor/agent.

Found it... About the Draft / Advisor/Agent

Thank you,