Recruiting Videos

With an upcoming freshman, I’m very interested in reading the replies from those with first hand experiences. 

Not to hijack the thread, but I’ve been wondering when did most of you start sending videos to coaches? I’m thinking after sophomore summer???

Fred, I think you nailed a lot of good standard guidelines.  Some others would be to try to have a mix of game action and practice/training reps with the game reps preferably against good competition.  Get angles of pitchers and hitters both from the back and from the side.  Include listing measurables (height, weight, year, running speed, throwing velo, exit velo, etc.) along with the player and reference contact info.

Also, guys, there are tons of threads here on this topic that can be searched. 

Tug, as far as when to send, the general rule of thumb is when the player has something to show whatever level he is targeting.  A common mistake, I think, is for recruits/parents to think most college coaches will rely on a player developing skill sets after they recruit them.  There is a degree of projection sometimes but the majority of college RC's want to see guys who display a skill set that makes it pretty clear they can either help them immediately upon arrival or be pretty close to being able to do so.  There are also threads here that discuss typical measurables that various college levels are looking for.  Some rare players have lots to show as freshmen.  Some, not until senior year.  Really, I would say most aren't physically mature enough, strong enough or have a reasonably developed skill set until around junior year.  RC's also want to see how a player can perform against formidable competition.  So, while there are certainly exceptions, most frosh and sophs are not playing with any regularity against college level players.  If your son is doing so with success, then lean toward sending out earlier.  If not, no rush.  If your son is being generally regarded as a D1 prospect, send out earlier.  If not, no rush.

This post is three years old, but still contains plenty of good information.

https://www.drivelinebaseball....will-actually-watch/

Depending on schools targeted, include GPA and SAT/ACT.

It's also good to have a very short clip of kid saying who he is etc. just to establish that he presents pretty well.

cabbagedad posted:

Fred, I think you nailed a lot of good standard guidelines.  Some others would be to try to have a mix of game action and practice/training reps with the game reps preferably against good competition.  Get angles of pitchers and hitters both from the back and from the side.  Include listing measurables (height, weight, year, running speed, throwing velo, exit velo, etc.) along with the player and reference contact info.

Also, guys, there are tons of threads here on this topic that can be searched. 

Tug, as far as when to send, the general rule of thumb is when the player has something to show whatever level he is targeting.  A common mistake, I think, is for recruits/parents to think most college coaches will rely on a player developing skill sets after they recruit them.  There is a degree of projection sometimes but the majority of college RC's want to see guys who display a skill set that makes it pretty clear they can either help them immediately upon arrival or be pretty close to being able to do so.  There are also threads here that discuss typical measurables that various college levels are looking for.  Some rare players have lots to show as freshmen.  Some, not until senior year.  Really, I would say most aren't physically mature enough, strong enough or have a reasonably developed skill set until around junior year.  RC's also want to see how a player can perform against formidable competition.  So, while there are certainly exceptions, most frosh and sophs are not playing with any regularity against college level players.  If your son is doing so with success, then lean toward sending out earlier.  If not, no rush.  If your son is being generally regarded as a D1 prospect, send out earlier.  If not, no rush.

Cabbage,

thanks for the thoughtful reply. Somehow I missed it when you posted it. My son is a 2022, so we’re are really just starting to try to plot a successful course to follow over the next couple of years.