Do college coaches ever use HS umpires to identify prospects? Is it legal?
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Many coaches, reps and scouts get feedback from umps. Mostly about a kids character as opposed to his skill level. I know many coaches that umpire in the off season which turns out to be a great way to recruit.
For me and from my experience (20+ years)....the answer is yes....I am not a scout, but I have been approached by scouts and some college coaches many times, both before and after games, to discuss aspects of a players game.....
Now that my son is a College coach, I routinely pass on names of players whom I feel would help his program...
Now that my son is a College coach, I routinely pass on names of players whom I feel would help his program...
thats a genius idea for a coach to umpire.
however is it allowed that a scout could umpire?
however is it allowed that a scout could umpire?
I hve met three different scouts that were working as at tournaments umpiring. Puts some extra cash in their pockets and they see a lot of players in a short amount of time.