Prospect Movie

The movie is not only worth getting, it's almost a must.

Probably the best documentary ever done for young players and parents who want to get to the next level.

By the way, there's a lot of footage shot at the PG/BA World Championship last October. That's not the reason for getting it though.

I'd be very interested in what others who have seen the movie "Prospect" think.

Check out the site, here's the link
PROSPECT MOVIE

I'm a former college player helping out with my old highschool team. I played against the guy that made this movie in college so I ordered one. The day after I watched it, I showed it to the team. Bottom line, this movie is going to change some player's lives. It's that good.

R.A.

StealingHome,

Rick Stephensen made the movie. I'm hoping others comment about it. I think everyone will agree with your assessment. It's that good!

I don't know what it costs. We were sent a copy because we helped Rick. We were blown away by just how good it is.

I don't ever remember coming on here to endorse anything including our own stuff. But I feel that positive about the value of this movie to young players and parents. Please understand we have absolutely no financial interest in this.

Once again, here is the link. I think everyone with a young player should get it.
PROSPECT MOVIE

Ricky played baseball around here. I am looking forward to seeing the movie.

This is Rick Stephenson. "Prospect" just released and the buzz has been tremendous. Thank you for the positive feedback. It features a bunch of big league guys (Terry Francona, David Wright, Mike Cuddyer, Chad Tracy) as well as the entire staffs from six D1 colleges (NCstate, UVA, JMU to name a few) and Scouts. All information about how to get the film is in on the site (www.prospectmovie.com). As a release special, we are offering the film for 24.99 with free shipping.

The question I've gotten most often is who is this movie for...every single person who's serious about baseball: College coaches, highschool coaches, players, and parents. The response has been great so far and every college coach that's gotten the film has played it on the bus for their team.

If you have any questions about the film you can email me at rick@prospectmovie.com

it sounds intruiging after reading your responses and reviewing the website thoroughly, but can anyone tell me more specifically what it is about? thanks

I looked at the site for this movie. It looks very interesting. I will be ordering it. I post my "review" once I see it.

I ordered it, hopefully be able to sit down and watch it next week sometime

Irish Pride,

Several people have been asking the same question "what is it about?" I've been making adjustments to the website and this weekend I'm recutting the trailer in attempt to give everyone a better idea.

We are adding the following description to the home page:

VOLUME 1 gives insight into the infrastructure and processes college coaches and pro scouts use to evaluate pitchers and position players. It covers the five tools, the structure of scouting, and the amateur draft.

VOLUME TWO documents the structure of the minor leagues and the process of how players are prepared for the big leagues. It deals with the mental prcoesses players use to get the edge in the face of fierce copetition for the greatest job on Earth

"Prospect" was made to be a 'functional' documentary - meaning that the purpose is to make players and coaches better.

....

If you're an old salty dog scout who has been around for years or a tenured college coach, you may know most of the material discussed. But in Prospect, thirty people are communicating the material in their own unique way which is the reason I think Prospect is special.

I made the film I needed to see in highschool to know what coaches and scouts were expecting me to do and film that would have made me a more successful player in college. And If anyone at any level claims its not worth the price, or even twice the price, I'd say they're crazy. Every college coach that's gotten one so far has played it on the bus for their team.

I'd love to see the reviews posted and also, email them to me at rick@prospectmovie.com if you don't mind them being put up on the site. And thank you for posting questions. It's going to take these questions for me to learn how present the film in the most effective manner possible.

Thanks again,

Rick Stephenson

PS. Got a national radio interview today...wish me luck!

It should be interesting. Just ordered it.

I just ordered it also.

A baseball buddy of mine from college sent me a copy of this video and it's not an exaggeration to say that watching this and taking the advice to heart could change your baseball life. But I have to admit that watching "Prospect" made me a little upset. Hearing the players, coaches, and scouts talk about all the different aspects of the game - both mental and physical - made me realize that my baseball career didn't have to end after graduating. I was a scholarship player at a Divison I program and feel confident that I had draftable talent. But my potential in certain aspects of the game was not reached and it's a shame that this video wasn't around 5 or even 10 years ago. There are a number of gems in these volumes, and to hear them from the likes of Franconia and Wright brings the message home even more.

A number of people have asked what the video is about and what they can expect. Well expect a pleasant surprise. This movie is not like all the other shameless, late night cable-advertised "how to" videos that charge you money for what you could learn from Tim McCarver or Joe Buck on Sunday night baseball. This video is not going to teach you how to hit or throw a curveball, how to run first-and-third defenses, or how to execute a hit-and-run. What it is going to teach you is how to put yourself in the best possible position you can be in when the draft arrives. And let me tell you, it's never too early to prepare. If you've ever wondered what the scouts or college coaches are looking for or where your game needs to be to even sniff a 161 game season, then these volumes are for you; and what's more, the answers come straight from the players, coaches, and scouts themselves.

There's nothing wrong with not making it to the Bigs, but if you don't want to share my regrets, I'd suggest you listen closely to what they have to say.

Ours is on the way..looking forward to seeing it

I had previously caught wind of this movie from a scout in my area. He said that the movie would give me a breakdown of the draft and a wealth of knowledge from successful players. I will post after watching the movie because it is on the way!

Ordered our copy today

I received the movie in the mail today. Watched it tonite.
OUTSTANDING!
I am the parent of a HS player. Not a "how to" or a movie with a bunch of "new stuff". There is just so much credibility when you hear/see these guys talking about "what it takes" that makes this movie different and enlightening. I will make sure my son watches it.
I highly recommend "Prospect"!!!!

Sounds fascinating. One quick question I have. Is there any content that would make a dad squirm (ie rough languange) while watching it with his 12 year old son? If not my order will be forthcoming soon.

There isn't anything in Prospect that would offend. No questionable language.

Rick

Wow, I recieved my copy and just finished watching. It's almost like I don't want to say anything to ruin it for other people. I'm gonna have to listen to it again so I can quote those guys out at the ballfield. Now I understand what was meant by "the game behind the game". A must get for good baseball people.

Received mine and watched it this morning. Can't wait to sit down tonight with the rest of the family and watch it again

Excellent picture. Very enlightening.

Excellent movie, very well done.

Two thumbs up!

It's a documentary with interviews by baseball people so probably won't win any Academy Awards , but the information is well worth the cost.

I'm sending it on to my son to share with his team.

Thank you for the good marks. And if you can, spread the word! Thanks,

Rick

Rick... you say "spread the word".

Please forgive me but I got a laugh out of that "under" statement.

The "World Famous" hsbbweb has thousands and thousands of hits on a regular basis.

In my personal opinion, when you get good reviews from the websters of the hsbbweb, it doesn't get any better than that...

Good luck with your film and yes, I'm waiting on a copy also.

I've had the pleasure of meeting several of the people in this movie. Theres alot of good information and it was enjoyable to watch. Great movie for people who don't have the opportunity to meet and talk with college coaches or scouts

Watched it today.....highly recommend.

We received it today - had to get on the bandwagon and see for myself. Son hasn't seen it yet, but I watched it. It's a documentary, but I didn't find the foremat boring - holds your interest. Information is very good - I think the HSBBW posters are some of the most educated baseball parents around, but there's still some new information or at the very least it would reinforce for your player what they've been told before.

It was worth the $25. Nice job!

Have to agree lafmom. Got ours yesterday and I have watched it twice. Son hasn't seen it yet either, can't wait to discuss it with him after he does see it. Lots of good info for all levels, not just pro prospects.

topdog - Let me know how yours likes it. Michael probably won't be able to watch in until sometime this weekend - but I'm interested in getting his perspective. I really was pleasantly surprised (tend to be a bit skeptical ). Good luck this weekend if you all play.

This should receive a baseball Emmy if there is such a thing, Best down to earth baseball movie I've ever seen, and what made it so neat for us, my son was coached by one of the coaches in the movie at two showcases he attended. He was glued to the screen.

A lot of great & easy to understand advice for all to see.

Five Stars !

CV

Had the chance last night to watch it with the Mrs and our 2 boys. When it was over, the older one said wow, I learned some interesting things. Me too.

A solid movie and a great teaching tool for your high school team. My team will be watching this movie during our next rain out.

Very cool, tons of info. I loved the tight head shots made me feel like these guys were talking to me.
Tons of great info, not sure why but I expected something more, specifically showcase info.

I realized the only reason most everything that was discussed was not "news" to me was because I regularly cruise the HSBBW.

For players and parents who dont know about this site the DVD is like HSBBW cliff notes!

My boy got a lot out of it. He watched it twice in 2 days.

Go get it!

I ordered mine today!! Sounds like great info.

quote:

Originally posted by lafmom:
topdog - Let me know how yours likes it. Michael probably won't be able to watch in until sometime this weekend - but I'm interested in getting his perspective. I really was pleasantly surprised (tend to be a bit skeptical ). Good luck this weekend if you all play.

Son watched it yesterday. Had a lot of things reinforced for him, especially coming from guys who have been successful. Will definitely pass this along to teammates.

You have a PM on its way.

Thanks again for the support here. Sometime tomorrow the website should be updated according to the suggestions of some of you guys from HS baseball web to try to give people a better idea of what the movie is about. It's been a very exciting week with some great organizations coming on board to support the film (which will be posted in the press release section soon) and some player agents have gotten back to me saying that they're going to get this film for all their draft picks.

Again, I'm thankful for the posts on these boards and please continue to email me at rick@prospectmovie.com with any ideas for getting the word out/critiques/info and what have you.

Rick Stephenson

Rick

Got to watch it last night

Great item for every ones DVD Collection

Most important for the first time parent in the recruiting process to view and learn from and watch over and over during the process to refresh in the mind what the process is all about--

Great tool

Here's a testimonial... not for the movie, which I just now ordered, but for the HS Baseball Web site:

I read a few posts on this thread (don't know why I hadn't seen it before today) and that was good enough for me. I immediately bought it.

Realized how much credibility the opinions of posters to this site have with me.

Can't wait to get it and watch it with my son.

Rick- Just watched mine this morning, and loved it.Great insite and information. Got to tell you though, my copy was of poor quality. The segments with Francona were hardly audible and had two places of skipping.

Hey Stickmember,

The reason the Francona parts were inaudible is that there are two audio tracks for the vocals. You must have only one channel of audio inputted into your tv. If you're using a yellow/white/red hookup and only one of the white/red cables is plugged in, try switching it and the problem will be resolved. Some Tvs only have one input...just try putting the red input where the white ones supposed to go or viceversa and everything should work out fine. This is easily fixable. Call the 866 line or email me if you have any other questions regarding troubleshooting this issue.

As far as skipping, I have watched over a hundred copies and haven't seen any problems. Check it in your computer drive or a different dvd player and if it skips there too, then email me at rick@prospectmovie.com and I'll get you a replacement DVD ASAP at no cost. It's very very rare, but I'm sure there is a small chance for a dvd press error.

Hope that helps,

Rick

Received the movie yesterday and watched with my son and husband last night. It has an abundance of information and is a must watch for any high school player looking to go to the next level.

what if your kid is already in college ball? is it still good to get?

bballmom2,

Definitely! They talk about slowing the game down, priorities, self management, the 5 tools, etc....

thanks! will order today

Cool Happening this Weekend. I talked to John Boggs, who is sports agent for guys like Mark Prior, Tony Gwynn, Jack McKeon. He gave an endorsement on the film and ordered a bunch of copies for his clients in the minor leagues. Also, all the big league guys in the movie are hot right now, especially Mike Cuddyer from the Twins. He's got a ten game hit streak going and hopefully he'll continue that today. And Dave Wright hit one off the wall yesterday against Randy Johnson. Exciting stuff.

Rick

Rick

The young men you have in the film are a credit to the game, thats for sure

Visit the links page on our site
www.collegeselect.org/links.htm

The PROSPECT is a must for everyone at all ages

Rick

I watched the film tonite. Great job! Kids will be impacted by getting important info "first hand" from people in the game.

I heard alot about "slowing the game down" in the film. I heard alot about "everything going so fast" very early in the season at college from my son.

The theme of adjusting to counter failure is prevelant, as it should be.

I think it was a scouting director who said "In the big leagues 10% of players belong there regardless. 10% of players don't really belong there, but got there because a coach or manager knew what they could do. The other 75% learned how to adjust, make the most of the opportunity in front of them, competed very well and worked their buts off to stay."

That only adds up to 95% though.

I'm gunna give "The Prospect" 4 jumping green smiley's.

Another update on the big league guys in the film. Brendan Harris got called back up to the big leagues last night for the Washington Nationals. He had a pinch hit homerun in his first major league at bat this year (he's the guy wearing the orange shirt). Thanks for the green guys Dad04

Rick

Seeing that there's the possibility of this site ending soon, thought I would let everyone know that Rick has started a new exciting project.

Sometime later this summer he plans to release yet another new documentary that will be an extremely important and educational baseball film. Hint - He will be filming at some of our events once again.

For those who have seen "Prospect" you will love the next one. For those who have not seen "Prospect", you really should!

Here's the link.
PROSPECT

Rick...

Please add my signature of "highly recommend" to your excellent production of "Prospect". My son and I wanted to hit the "rewind" once the movie was over to see it again. Especially since we know several of the coaches, scouts or players in the movie from attending their camps or other events through the years.

Every baseball coach at the Little League level and above, should be talking to their players and parents about watching "Prospect". It's just that good.

Great job!

add me and my son to the list of satisfied customers.

just bought the movie and we watched it last night.

Great, great info there for the younger player (AND PARENT) and for my son, who just finished 1st year of college, alot of great reminders.

I especially liked the one coach's comments comparing the odds of making it to MLB with the odds of becoming an astronaut

Rich Radford from the Virginia Pilot wrote a nice article about Prospect in Friday's paper. I'm going to post it on the website as soon as I can get all the oks. There is also an article on the PG website about filming at the woodbat tourne in october.

Just got back from a 10 day road trip filming the next movie. Got some great footage and once again learned alot of stuff I wish I knew back when I played.

I also got to meet and interview Dennis Martinez, who had over 250 MLB wins. His son is going through the whole recruiting process now, and he had an interesting take on things. As soon as I get the footage loaded up, I may put some trailers up on the site... http://www.prospectmovie.com

Rick

Just letting you guys know that I'm shooting a commercial tomorrow for Prospect with David Wright ... As soon as I have it ready, I'll post a link on a secret page on my website and I'd love to hear what you guys think.

Ordered mine. Hope I have it by the weekend.

Just letting you guys know that there's a new Preview on the Prospect website where David Wright from the Mets talks about his thoughts on the film. I think it looks pretty cool.

http://www.prospectmovie.com (click on preview and it should start playing).

Thanks again to all the hsbaseballweb folks,

Rick

I want to thank Rick for dropping by our Norwich Showcase--got to meet him and I have to tell you he is not just a movie maker he is a baseball guy thru and thru

We hope that he will be able to join us when we go to Binghamton

Great Video and great piece with David Wright

Rick,
How about tagging along with a minor league team and filming life in the minors

Rick, call me when you get a chance. We need to talk.


Chris Flores
281-923-9293

Something big may be on the horizon. I'll start a new thread if it happens. Once again thanks to all the hsbaseballweb folks and we have some bigtimers in the baseball world mentioning this site in some footage for the new movie.

Rick

Just letting everyone know that we've got a regular credit card processor up and running on the website. All apologies to those who had to deal with the "paypal issues." It can be frustrating (it took me over an hour to order my own movie!)

Big News,

I've got a new project in the works that could be huge (big big)...I don't think I can say anything yet but as soon as I can I'll start a new post.

Also, Congrats to Chris Lubanski on a great season. He hit 28 homeruns after only having 8 at the allstar break. His Dad posts here too.

Keep your eye out for a prospect trailer to start playing on the perfect game website sometime later this week!

Rick give me a buzz when you get a chance.

Chris
281-923-9293

Rick,

Your movie is awesome...very honest!

Wayne

http://www.perfectgame.org/2005/stories/11_01_05_jupiterreports16.cfm


I'm getting ready to announce a holiday promotion for Prospect where everyone who has purchased the movie can get some copies at cost in case they want to have some affordable gifts for baseball friends...a thank you to the people who came on board early. Expect the announcement by email on or around december 1.

Also, I just got the cover art ready for the next movie "Showcase" and will post a link here sometime before jupitor...looks really cool. I'm expecting the release date to be december 5.

Hope all is well and thanks again for the support on the hsbaseballweb.

Rick
http://www.prospectmovie.com

Ordered mine today for son's upcoming bday. Looking forward to watching it as well.

Really enjoyed Prospect and am looking forward to Showcase...

Here is the artwork for the new movie showcase...if the picture doesn't load here, you can try

http://img283.imageshack.us/img283/3844/showcaseproof5mh.jpg

Wow, it just keeps getting better and better. And soon it will be even better than that, right?

Rick my intro letters go out in a few days, I'll CC you on them.

Just got word from the lab that copies of showcase should arrive on this friday. I can start taking orders as soon as I get the website up and running...probably weds.

Rick

Just a quick note:

Showcase Movie copies have arrived and the website should be up by the end of this week. You can see trailers at http://www.baseballwebtv.com

Also, baseballwebtv is very near launch...it's being tested now.

Rick

Hey Rick,
Got my copy in the mail last week. Sat down with the family and enjoyed every minute. I will make it night with the rest of the team of 16U players for educational purposes....Great Job.

A reporter, Ken Davidoff, from newsday was kind enough to mention prospect in an article this week:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spken...y-baseball-headlines

Luckily he knows his stuff!

Rick

When will the remaining games and workouts from Jupiter be on your site-- I see events subsequent to Jupiter are up but the Jupiter material is still incomplete--any idea as to time frame

Rick,

Watched mine about 10 days ago and it has some very valuable info on it. My son is only 10 but i figure i will educate myself in advance, he plays travel ball here in NE FL. Keep up the good work, i learn more everyday from the great posters and great tools like the dvd.

Thanks go golf,

Hey Tom,

The jupiter games are all coming. We got hit with a couple monster projects out of the gate (jupiter, underclass, world) and our decisions on how to edit the games and post them were based more on scouting quality than speed of edit. We also had a hard drive fail with 25 completed jupiter games on it....I wanted to jump out the window that day!!!

But we're going to continue releasing jupiter games every day...and it will speed up too. Also, look for a complete rehaul on the home page soon. Thanks,

Rick

Rick

Thanx

Got the ShOWCASE video and it is a great one

Tom

I thought I heard that a Propsect II is in the works!

Just a note about shipping of prospect and/or showcase. Over the last few weeks shipping has been slow because we just switched over to a new shipping system. But now everythings clicking and movies will arrive in a timely fashion. Thanks,

Rick

This is a great movie.