What are some time effective strategies that can grab the attention, or at least open the door with college coaches?
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Hit .333 or better.
Hit bombs. Switch hit bombs.
Throw hard and accurate. Pitch in the high 80s - 90's.
Run a 6.9 60 or below.
Have good hands.
...and make good grades.
1) Baseball tools and talent
2) Last name Yastremski, Clemens, Boggs, Bonds, McGuire
3) Good Grades
4) Effective communicator....speak the coaches language
5) Consider ALL opportunities not just the name brand schools
6) Have a plan and know where your talents are in demand
Even with all this, it is still not easy. It is a lot of work. Good luck.
Show tools. I have found that a lot of coaches look for guys who show tools over production. Having a high contact rate, speed, arm strength, etc. Have good grades, be a strong communicator, and show interest. Cover all your bases at each level to find the best opportunities academically and athletically.
Write e-mails to coaches telling them how you can help their program, and include video clips or a link to your recruiting site. Emphasize your academic talents, your athletic skill set and attributes (over your statistics such as batting average or won-loss record), and your leadership abilities (team captain, student govt leader, etc). Depending upon how strong you rank in these areas, set your goals accordingly/realistically with college programs that will be a good fit.
Originally Posted by rshif13:
What are some time effective strategies that can grab the attention, or at least open the door with college coaches?
Throw money at showcases, camps and travel teams. ;o)