Those who know me also know that I have a fair number of contacts throughout college and professional baseball and have been involved in both arenas in different capacities. Through those experiences, plus my experiences as a coach/trainer for a number of high school players who are going through the bright spotlight of elite college and pro scouts, I’d like to talk a bit about the misconceptions, perceptions, and flat-out arrogant thoughts when it comes to playing beyond the high school level. You Are Trying to Take Someone’s Job People tend to forget this cardinal rule when it comes to the recruiting process. By thinking that you are someone who should be recruited, you are saying that you are either currently better than the person ahead of you at that next level or you project to be better than that person when you reach the next level. Since I’m in the Pacific Northwest, the organization to envy is Oregon State. Many kids want to play for Oregon State. (As of this writing, two of our athletes are committed there – one pitcher [2014], one catcher [2017].) Depending on what organization you choose to believe, Oregon State is ranked anywhere from #1 to #3 in the nation, making them pretty damn good. Let’s assume you are a pitcher, since that’s generally the focus of this blog and Driveline Baseball in general. Before we even look at their pitching staff, I suggest you take a look at this sobering list of the best prospects in the Pac-12 – courtesy of Baseball America: Alright, let’s take a look at their weekend starters: RHP Andrew Moore: 14-2, 131 IP, 1.79 ERA, 28 BB, 72 K. 88-92 MPH. LHP Jace […]
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