Prior to my senior year in high school, events in my life changed my views on playing college baseball and opted not to play. Now I am currently a college freshman at a community college not playing baseball. Being away from the game, I realized how much I miss it and wish to continue playing.

My hope is to be playing again by next fall, but is their anyway to get on college coaches' radar as a college freshman? What steps should I be taking?

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Go out for the team at the CC.

That's the one thing, academically community college isn't working for me, I feel a 4-year school would be a better fit. But I much rather go to a school knowing I'll play before I even enroll.

rhbaseball, having no information about your playing skill it would be hard for anyone to chime in.

I mean if you are a 4.0, NCAA cleared, lhp throwing 90 FB and a good breaking ball then playing at the 4 year school is going to be easy peasy. Just show someone what you can do.

Absent of that your road is a harder travel.

You will have to be seen playing to get the chance to play at any level.

I think CADad had a good suggestion about trying our for the CC team.

I have one unorthodox suggestion. Try contacting Perfect Game and see if there is an East Coast Uncommitted Showcase (you are from NY, right?.) Maybe you could attend that and be seen by some 4 year institutions looking to sign players for the 2010/2011 season.

You could also inquire to some 4 year coaches about transfering to their school for the Spring semester for the academic fit. Maybe walk on next year.

rhbaseball, Great that you want to get back into the game.

Did you register with the NCAA Eligibility Center when in HS, if not you can not play NCAA DI or DII unitl you obtain your AA at the JC.

Short of that, if you are already at the JC, why not play this year (if you are good enough and the coach will take you) and get back into the grove. That will also have some background for the 4 year colleges to recruit you.

Did they recruit you when you were in HS?

rhbaseball, good luck with your goal of getting back in the game. A lot of good points have already been made.

If you feel that a four-year school is a better fit for you academically, you probably don't need to take time looking at Division I programs from the baseball standpoint. With their roster limits, and you being out of the game for awhile, that is probably not a realistic goal, although I hate to be one to discourage your dream. I just believe NCAA D-II, D-III, or NAIA will offer better chances.

Do you have a strong advocate from your high school days who can speak to your playing ability? Perhaps a high school head or assistant coach, or a coach you played for during the summer? A college coach is probably going to want to speak to somebody who can speak to your playing ability as a reference - just like on a resume.

Also, if you have video from your playing days, that might be helpful as well. It obviously won't be up to date, but you're going to need something to interest a coach in giving you an opportunity.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by rhbaseball:
Prior to my senior year in high school, events in my life changed my views on playing college baseball and opted not to play. Now I am currently a college freshman at a community college not playing baseball. Being away from the game, I realized how much I miss it and wish to continue playing.

My hope is to be playing again by next fall, but is their anyway to get on college coaches' radar as a college freshman? What steps should I be taking?

Let's get realistic.

a) In the spring 2010, you may have been out
of baseball for two years.

b) Admittance into a four year college will probably not be based on athletics and playing time, as you perceive.

c) The best of your world is you have youth on your side, and with that said, have four years remaining in your college career.

d) There are many teenagers that get away from the game and for many reasons. To get back into the game that you have missed, start tomorrow. And then work your bu^^ off in the classroom and on the field, everyday.

e) You may also want to examine club teams at four year universities. That may satisfy your itch, to start.

f) The world is your oyster. Good Luck

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Originally posted by rhbaseball:
That's the one thing, academically community college isn't working for me, I feel a 4-year school would be a better fit. But I much rather go to a school knowing I'll play before I even enroll.

Realistically, if you can't/won't play at the JC, you won't make it at a 4 year school. Playing in a good jc league, including fall ball, is a good way to be seen by 4 year schools. You likely need to step it up academically and athelitically at the JC if you want to play at a 4 year school.