New Bats – Impact in College Baseball

College Baseball: 2010-2012  Category  2010  2011  2012  AVG  .305  .282  .277  Runs  7.0  5.6  5.4  HR  0.93  0.52  0.48  SAC bunts  0.58  0.75  0.79 NCAA DI Note: Indicates per game totals… DP Note: Totals indicate changes from ‘old bat’ in 2010 to ‘new bat’ in college baseball 2011-2012…

Recruiting 101: Winter Calendar

Are you finding the recruiting process tiring, confusing or intimidating? Most players and parents do. You owe it to your son and his future to educate yourself from start to finish on the recruiting game. Recruiting 101 will hit the road this winter and come to a location near you! We have secured 9 different locations statewide to cover the recruiting process for you from A-to-Z. A veteran of 20+ years at the collegiate level, Tim Medlin will be conducting in-depth meetings with families on various topics… Have you considered the following: -How can I best promote my son? -What are college coaches actually looking for in a prospect? –How does scholarship money get distributed throughout a team? -What kinds of financial aid may be available? -How do I know if a school is sincerely interested? -What should a student-athlete look for in a school, baseball program and coach? -What is the difference between a junior college versus a four-year school?  -How do I handle my options as the MLB draft approaches? -What kinds of questions should I ask on a college visit? -What are the rules that players and coaches must abide by? -What does a verbal commitment really mean? -What are the advantages/disadvantages to my son signing a letter of intent during the early signing period? If you are interested, the dates and sites are listed below:  Location  Day/Date  Site  Time  Status  Columbia  Thurs, January 8  White Knoll HS  7:00-9:30  Open  Spartanburg  Tues, January 20  Spartanburg HS  7:00-9:30  Open  Augusta  TBA  N. Augusta HS  TBA  Open  Pee Dee  TBA  W. Florence HS  TBA  Open  Columbia  Wed, January 28  Blythewood HS  7:00-9:30  Open  Grand Strand  Sun, February 8  Conway at Tiger Grand  3:00-5:30  Open  Charleston  Sun, February 22  Collins Park  3:00-5:30  Open  Rock Hill  TBA  TBA  TBA  Open  Anderson  TBA  Anderson Rec Dept.  TBA  Open For sign up information, click here.

Recruiting 101-Testimonials

  What People Are Saying About Recruiting 101 Following a visit in 2005: I wanted to thank you for coming to see us yesterday. I have to admit I was a little skeptical about what would come out of our meeting, and that was only fueled by friends, in our same situation, wondering what we were doing. It truly was worth the time and money. You were very professional, with an organized presentation, and willing to take as much time as needed to answer all questions. You were able to give us a side of recruiting we cannot see, and clarify a lot of myths and gossip we have heard. It was all topped by how passionate you obviously are about what you do and I have great respect for people that love what they do. I have no idea how my son will make out in this process, but I am certainly glad you are a part of what that result may be and glad you offer this service.   Pulled from a message board in 2005: I’m not a supporter of recruiting service, but, IMO, this is a unique opportunity for those wanting additional information or feel uncomfortable with the process. Austin Alexander, a former recruiting coordinator at Elon University, is one of the most highly regarded baseball men in the business. With seven years as a coordinator, Austin has immense experience and knowledge of the process. His connections with all the college coaches across the state allow him to get honest, straightforward feedback about the interest in your son. He will be able to guide you through the troubled waters while pointing you in the right direction. I wish his services were available to me a few years ago. The investment in having an experienced college coach direct my family is the cost of one weekend of travel ball, perhaps less. I have no affiliation with Austin or his services. I just thought this is such a unique opportunity for some folks to get straight facts and to get pointed in the right direction…something many families need.   .

Recruiting 101

-Recruiting 101- Your Guide Through the Recruiting Process! Are you finding the recruiting process tiring, confusing or intimidating? Most players and parents do. You owe it to your son and his future to educate yourself from start to finish on the recruiting game. Have you considered the following: -How can I best promote my son? -What are college coaches actually looking for in a prospect? -How does scholarship money get distributed throughout a team? -What kinds of financial aid may be available for my son? -How do I know if a school is sincerely interested in my son? -What should my son look for in a school, baseball program and coach? -What is the difference between a junior college versus a four-year school?  -How do I handle my options as the MLB draft approaches? -What kinds of questions should I ask on a college visit? -What are the rules that players and coaches must abide by? -What does a verbal commitment really mean? -What are the advantages/disadvantages to my son signing a letter of intent during the early signing period? These are just a few of the questions that people often ponder while having to make one of life’s most challenging decisions. Our staff has quite a few years of experience as a college recruiting coordinator, and on the other side of these question marks. E4 owner and Diamond Prospects’ David Beckley has 17 years of D1 Recruiting Coordinator experience to council you now! Allow us to assist you during this critical time in his life! We are willing to sit down with you and your son to comb over the process while also providing as much information for you as we can on the colleges that he may be considering. We prefer to conduct these meetings over the phone but will also counsel in person. Please refer to the options you have below. If you are interested, email [email protected] so we can set up a time and date to talk. Remember, this time only rolls around once for your son, let us help you! Counseling Options Phone Counsel: $125 per hour. Description: Phone conversation with us. We will go over the recruiting process, offer useful advice and answer any questions or concerns you may have. You will be emailed an informative package to recap the process. In Person: $150 + $0.50 per mile (round trip). Description: We will come to your home or choice of meeting place to speak with the family and player. We will go over the recruiting process, offer useful advice and answer any questions or concerns you may have. You will be left with an informative package to recap the process. Seminar: Price is negotiable. Description: We come to your high school or choice of meeting place to speak with a group of families. We will go over the recruiting process, offer useful advice and answer any questions or concerns you may have. You will be left with an informative package to recap the process. Note: We will also be available to speak with you after Diamond Prospects events or following games we attend.