Coach,
Then take that approach. Tell him not to come out here looking for symapthy. Don't tellthe kid he has no shot.

I would agree that people were thinking what Bee> was saying. I am more concerned about the lack of apparent effort which in some ways is just as important as his skill level.
We haven't got a clue if he has ability or potential.

I dont see anything wrong with getting all types of advice even advice that others do not agree with. If he does not act on the advice he is given then Bee is correct "He has no shot". If he continues to find excuses instead of looking for solutions "He has no shot". Maybe Bee was right all along? I dont know. But I dont have a problem with someone speaking their mind. Even if I dont agree with it or how it is said.

I have never understood why we get more caught up in answering the wrong questions first.

The first question should always be...is he/she accurate/right?

If the answer is yes, then it would seem everything else is only marginally significant, if at all. Never subscribed to the "how he said it" camp...was always much more of a "what did he really say" person.

We see many kids from NH so it cannot be that he is not aware of what is there for him to use to his benefit---funny he has not responded to requests for further info regarding his ability

If everyone replied with the same answer, it would be nice, but very unrealistic. I actually feel there were many good responses to the young player. Much of what might help him. Personally I think what "Bee" posted is fairly important. If every post were to send his same message, maybe that might not be so good.

I liked TPM's message about how the replies to this and other threads can sometimes help many others who are in the same situation, but not comfortable posting. Maybe it is important to consider that at times in these discussions.

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Originally posted by PGStaff:
If everyone replied with the same answer, it would be nice, but very unrealistic. I actually feel there were many good responses to the young player. Much of what might help him. Personally I think what "Bee" posted is fairly important. If every post were to send his same message, maybe that might not be so good.

I liked TPM's message about how the replies to this and other threads can sometimes help many others who are in the same situation, but not comfortable posting. Maybe it is important to consider that at times in these discussions.

I don't post much, but have learned immensely from others questions and inquiries. I'm sure there are many in the same situation. That's why it is important to maintain civility on the board. Blunt and cynical posts only make the author feel good about him/herself. No need to pound our chests and pump our egos...

I don't know what you guys want me to say. I can't answer the speed question because I can't remember the last time I got timed, but that's why I'm attending the showcase in February. I don't get the personal attacks against me. I simply came on here to get input from all of you on my situation and all thats happening is me getting attacked by half of you.

As far as sympathy goes, why would I come on to a website and ask for sympathy from people who I don't know? As far as making excuses for myself I'm not, but the simple fact is that recruiters look more at states where baseball is played year round and New Hampshire is not one of those states.

In case any of you missed it I stated that I have been working out daily to improve my game,which means that I am actually doing something about it. I never came on here for sympathy, just for opinions.

You got opinions and advice and still you tell us nothing about yourself and your ability or lack thereof

Bbr-
Good to hear you're going to the showcase in Feb.

What schools/coaches have you personally tried contacting (via email, phone call, responding to an online quetionaire)???

Are you going to call TRhit? Several people have suggested this. While I personally have never talked to him, I respect what he has to say here, and it is pretty apparent that a number of eperienced posters on this board value what he has to say.

Sounds like you are serious about the game and wanting to improve. But now you need to get serious about the recruiting. Your age AND geography require YOU to be PROACTIVE in contacting schools.

I wish you best of luck!

I've made some form of contact with a few D3 coaches.However, at this point there is not much else I can say to them because they've asked me for my personal profile and recommendations, which I'm still in the process of doing. I need to get that stuff before I can continue to talk to them. However, I still have yet to get accepted to those schools because im waiting to hear back.

Three schools is w-a-y too few schools to be contacting. Multiply that number by about 5 or 10. A personal profile and recommendations should take no more than one week to complete and secure, IF you make them a priority and communicate a sense of urgency to those making the recommendations, which you definitely need to do. Time is of the essence!!!

I don't think I am speaking out of turn here, but TRhit owns/runs College Select Baseball.
Here is their link:
College Select

This organization is highly respected. TRhit, good bad or indifferent, doesn't sugarcoat anything.

The main reason I recommended him is due to geography. If you are at all interested in playing college ball in the Northeast, his organization can help, as long as you have the talent! (Notice, I didn't mention anything about size)....

You started this thread asking for opinions. While some posters are willing to give their 2 cents worth no matter what, others (like TRhit) want as many facts as possible before they express their opinion.

Take the time to call or email him. His contact info is on the website.

Again, GOOD LUCK!!

BBRulz,

Get your profile together and the best references you can think of (High School Coach, summer coach, any good baseball person) and send it along with the information about attending a showcase soon. Tell them you will send them any feedback you get from the showcase or ask them if they could attend. Unfortunately you don’t have a lot of credentials to pass along right now (so it seems), but you also need to move the process along.

Sometimes what a player writes can create a lot of interest. I would include words to describe your desire, work ethic, goals, and any other strong points (as you have done in this thread). I would leave out any excuses or complaints. Be respectful, honest and positive with communication to coaches. Give them a reason to think about you in a favorable way.

Take it for what its worth, best of luck

BBR-
For the credentials of TR....it should be enough that you have people form - literally - all over the country recommending that you speak to him and discuss your situation. Not only me, but several others as well. That should be good enough to start. You need some help and he can provide some of that. However, as Coach May has clearly stated....the majority of the responsibility rests with you. You came here seeking advice....you have gotten it. Now, you must act.

The folks you have received advice from here are knowledgable, supportive people - even Bee. Heed the words you are given and act.

Keep us posted on your results - good or bad. You will find that folks here do care. Good luck.

BaseballRulz1789,


I agree with many posters about going to a camp or showcase. In my sons case he is recovering from a injury going into his Junior year. This presented problems for him because this is the time he wants to be seen. Luckily for us my son has been to camps and went to a P.G Showcase when he was a sophmore. What we did was just attach his P.G profile when e-mailing colleges. Even though this was only a state showcase which is one of Perfect Games smaller ones, it gave coaches enough info to peak interest. We have had replies wanting to see more after he recovers and starts throwing again.




My point is that not only do you have to be seen so they can know who you are. You also need to be evaluated by someone so you know how you compare with other players. I don't know TRhit personally but it sounds like he is close and may be able to give you a true assesment of your skills. I wouldn't let anyone's post bother you. In the end you are the one that will make the decision to either use someone's advice or not. Most of the people on this forum truely are here to help. Good luck, and if playing baseball is truely your desire do everything possible to make that dream come true. When you get older you want to look back and know that you did everything you could to succeed.



Banditsbb

wow - - interesting thread
alotta views, prolly checking out all the websters agreeing
or websters citisizing others with whom they disagree, then offering no opinion of their own



the good side - bbrlz now has some very good advice ranging from - -
"atta boy .. you can do it" to my "swift kick", which btw I'd have given to my own in the same situation ... along with a chat w/TRHit

even a non-athlete hs sr should be very well informed re colleges at this point - AND should have narrowed down a pile of college options as well (just a few months before hs graduation)

just a few more observations -

1) 5' 11" ht isn't a handicap

2) my son graduated from a very demanding DI school with similar hs ACT scores

3) a post grad yr is also an option if late bloomer

4) daughter now wants a jeep

5) the Indy-Tenn NFL game should be negated w/both teams being eliminated from play-offs and Fisher/Dungee locked up after admitting to colluding/cheating/fixing the outcome of their game during the actual game
which also btw knocked the Browns out!

6) I do wish bbrlz the best, tho if someone would'a given him a kick as a soph he'd now be 185# (on lasagna alone) & wouldn't bee 2 yrs behind the recruiting timeline

Bee -
You are right on on your # 6!

Yep the old #6!

I'd bet he's right on #4 as well, although that won't last...it'll be a beamer again soon.