Originally Posted by Baseball-Dad:
I have a 15 year old son who is a 2018 grad.. He is 6'4 and lanky. I habe been told he has a very projectable body, he throws in the low 80's and will touch 85 on a good day. His club baseball coaches said they are getting calls on him from colleges asking about him. However we have not received any direct contact except camp invites. I have noticed that the schools in our area are focused more on 2017 and 2016 grads. The few 2018 offers have gone to middle infielders.
Do pitchers tend to be contacted a bit later then the up the middle position player? Is there a velocity number they want to see before reaching out? I am new to this so any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
July - August
Attend a Pro Try-Out Camp in your area; these will be listed in the message section of your daily newspaper’s sports section or on recruiting websites; start learning about Showcases and make contact with several of the directors -- find out if they may be interested in including you in one of their events.
JUNIOR
September- Send out your first contact letters; ask your high school coach to write letters to a few preferred colleges; Include a copy of your fall schedule (if available).
September 1-Written contact by college coaches is allowed.
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (www.eligibilitycenter.org).
February – March: Send out your spring schedule; prepare a video to be sent out when requested; do not send unsolicited tapes. Plan visits to as many schools as possible this spring and summer.
Some schools have "Junior Days" during the spring season; all of these visits are "unofficial" which means that the college cannot pay for any part of the visit.
Summer
Play a top schedule against strong opponents where you will be seen. In this environment you will be able to gauge yourself against some of the best players, at each camp. The college coaches will be able to do the same.
July 1
Phone contact from college coaches is permissible.
SENIOR
July - August
Seek out a team that plays fall "showcase" tournaments (pro scouts can be helpful with this); Send out your fall baseball schedule; Request information on Christmas camps, especially from schools that you are most interested in or those that have shown an interest in you.
November
Early signing period. Dates vary slightly from year to year; update college coaches on any changes to your fall schedule; you can contact college coaches (by phone) at any time (prior to July after your Junior year they cannot call you).
Official Visits- If you are offered an official visit, prepare for your visit with a list of prepared questions.