High School Baseball Recruiting - What All Student Athletes Need to Know

In the world of high school baseball recruiting, there aredon't get recruited because coaches simply don't
many myths and misconceptions. Sadly, many ofknowanything about them
these myths and misconceptions keep young baseball2- Most coaches don't help their players get recruited
players who could have played at some level ofbecause they are either not sure how to help, or
college baseball out of the college game.theysimply just don't want to get involved
If you have been involved in high school baseball3- You can still be an excellent player, even if you are
recruiting, you have probably heard some of theseon a bad team.
myths:4- Being at a small school doesn't mean you don't
1- If you are good enough, college coaches willhave what it takes to play in college
automatically find youThe best way to win the high school baseball recruiting
2- Your coach will help you get recruitedgame is to take responsibility for your own recruitment.
3- If you play on a bad team coaches won't recruitYou can do that by making direct contact with
youcoaches. Develop an athletic resume and write a letter
4- If you play at a small high school, coaches won'tto coaches, and your recruitment can get started right
recruit youaway. Of course, to play in college you need to have
The good news is that none of these myths are true.the talent and skills. However, keep in mind that
They are simply high school recruiting myths that arebaseball is played from Junior College all the way up to
passed down from one generation of players to theDivision I.
next. If you are trying to make it to the next level, don'tDon't be a victim to the high school baseball recruiting
let these myths stand in your way and learn thesemyths. Start making contact with coaches as soon as
truths:you can and the results may surprise you!
1- Many players who could play at the college level