How to Get Noticed by College Baseball Scouts

To become a college baseball player, you’ll need to get the attention of one or more college baseball scouts. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to getting noticed on the field, there are several steps you can take to better position yourself as a baseball player. With so many competitive athletes, scouts are not just looking for star players. They are also looking for players who can balance classroom work with field training. A slow-but-steady approach is best when trying to get the attention of college baseball scouts.

Things You'll Need

  • Equipment and gear
  • Seasonal training schedule(s)
  • School contact information
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Video of game highlights
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Instructions

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      Develop effective study habits. Gain the attention of college baseball scouts through high academic achievement. Earning high scores on standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT and performing well in core classes will demonstrate to scouts an ability to manage your time effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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      Train throughout the year. Incorporate sprinting, medium distance and long toss in the fall and add exercises to each schedule, which should increase in difficulty with each session. Play during the off-season for additional training experience.

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      Play competitive baseball at school and in your neighborhood. Join competitive tournaments and, when possible, play at indoor facilities that offer "high level" instruction. The more you compete and work with varyious competitive teams, the greater your opportunity to develop a reputation and get noticed.

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      Attend a college baseball camp. Showcases are also an effective way of getting noticed by a baseball scout. Contact the director about participating in the event.

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      Set up a meeting with your high school coach. Ask him to write a letter of recommendation to a short list of preferred colleges. Each letter must contain a copy of your fall and spring schedules.

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      Make a tape of game highlights. This step is necessary, but it is not advisable to send unsolicited tapes. Send the tape to baseball scouts that make a formal request in writing.