Pop Time/60 Time

You seem like you write very well for a young player, so I would be honest in stating that the times in your correspondence were recorded by your high school coach and a number or Email address that he can be reached at to confirm or talk about the times. I would mention that you are going to such and such Perfect Game event in August and that updated pop time and 60 time info will of course be posted on their site a few weeks after the event. Coaches will appreciate that you state exactly who timed you and will try to contact your coach if they have questions.

Thanks Three-Bagger!

I am new to the recruiting game, however I think I've come to the right place ...

2013 catcher - what did your coach get your pop time and 60 time in? Also, why is he just now getting the pop time instead of from the season?

I think three bagger has given you some good advice but I don't think matters in the grand scheme of things. Definitely be up front and honest that it came from your coach and never hide anything but until they actually lay eyes on you it won't matter much.

One thing I think you need to do in terms of recruiting is make a list of schools you want to attend (factor in academics as well). Contact them about what camps they offer, what showcases they are attending and ask how you can be seen by them. Then do these things and make sure they know who you are at these events. Walk up, shake their hand, remind them who you are and then go out and perform. If they are interested they will follow you and if not then you move onto the next one.

Lot of people make the mistake of not being proactive enough when it comes to recruiting. They wait around hoping somebody sees them and they never do.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Coach- I had to postpone getting timed last weekend. I suspect I will have a half-way decent pop time as I've thrown a high percentage of runners out this season and constantly work on footwork, and my 60 was timed at a 6.84 by a friend last winter. My high school coach does not measure our 60 yard dash time or pop time as a part of our tryouts, he is only going to time me because I asked him.

And thanks that is all great advice! I am actually constructing a list of schools I am interested in as I type this and plan on sending out some e-mails later this week.

A 6.84 60 is a pretty good time overall - especially for a catcher. Good luck on the search and check back to let us know how it goes or if we can help anymore.

Due to constant conflicts my pop/60 time was just done today, which is okay because it allows me to still email coaches before my first real exposure event.

My best pop time was 1.90 and I was consistently 2.0 and below. My 60 was timed at 6.79 with much potential to go down with better running form. I'm taking the advice and just including who timed me and their contact info in the letters.

Do any of you have any tips on how to lower my pop and 60 times?

Running a 6.79 and throwing a 1.90 is more than adequate for a 2013. Heck, the 1.90 alone is in the top 10% of 2013's in the country. Check out the last PG Jr. National.

You are throwing a 1.9 and running a 6.7 60. The measureables are more than there. Continue to work on getting better because you never want to be satisfied with where you are. But the fact is its now simply about showing you can play. Having the tools that can be measured - Check. Showing you can put those tools to play at a high level - ? Thats what you need to focus on.

Thanks Redbird!

Coach May- My times in those fields have only made me hungrier to do better. As to putting my tools to use, I have been successful this summer against pretty good competition, but will really be tested next week in the PG 16U BCS tournament. I'm fortunate to have a summer coach that is very knowledgeable on recruiting and puts me in a good position to be noticed.

Here are two videos that might help you. The first is on catching and he talks about pop times:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14q8lkJVl1A

Here is one on getting the scouts to notice you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...4PO8&feature=related

Hopefully these will help. Good luck in pursuing the dream many of us wish we could have.

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Originally posted by Buzzard05:
Here are two videos that might help you. The first is on catching and he talks about pop times:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14q8lkJVl1A

Here is one on getting the scouts to notice you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...4PO8&feature=related

Hopefully these will help. Good luck in pursuing the dream many of us wish we could have.

I had a feeling!!!!! Domingo was going to pop up soon....

Ery'tine!

LOL Thanks Buzzard!

It sounds like your in good shape then. Good luck this summer and keep us posted on your journey.