or how can i get noticed by college scouts?
2006-11-28 15:28:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Most major league teams will hold an open tryout or two in the Spring.. check out their websites.. but also be a realist.. and while it does occasionally happen, of the two or three hundred that often show up to an open tryout, maybe two will get a closer look and offered a chance at single A ball..
Nothing is impossible, but know the odds going that route are stacked against you.. you are better off trying out for a college team and showcasing your talents there.. even Juco players get noticed by scouts.. Alex Fernandez was pitching in at a Miami Junioir college team when he was noticed..
Bottom line, is you will certainly not make it if you don't at least try.. So give it your best shot, stay determined.. and keep trying.. It does occasionally happen..
2006-11-28 15:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by sportsfan_detroit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 2007 MLB open tryout schedual has not been set yet but keep an eye on this website:
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/tryout_faq.jsp
Asked Questions About Open Tryout Camps
*Note: The Major League Scouting Bureau and Major League teams will conduct tryout camps annually. Information will be posted as the Scouting Bureau and teams confirm their tryout camp schedules. Please check back soon for updated camp listings.
Q. "Who is in charge of your tryout camps?"
A. Territorial scouts from the Major League Scouting Bureau sponsor the tryouts. They work for Major League Baseball and all 30 major league organizations.
Q. "Are there any age requirements as to who can tryout?"
A. All players must be at least 16 years old to participate.
Q. "What should I bring to the camp?"
A. Bring gear that you would practice or play a game in. (Hat, cleats, glove, baseball pants). Bats and balls are provided at the workout. Catchers may want to use their own catching gear.
Q. "Is there any cost involved to tryout?"
A. The tryouts are free of charge. Transportation costs are those of the participant.
Q. "I'm a center fielder and a pitcher. Can I tryout at both positions?"
A. No, a participant will be asked to choose their best position.
Q. "Can I go to other MLSB Open Tryout Camps?"
A. Yes, participants can attend as many of the tryouts as they wish.
Q. "Do I have to register for the camps?"
A. Registration cards will be passed out prior to the beginning of each camp to identify each participant.
Q. "Who watches the players at these camps?"
A. All thirty major league baseball organizations are invited to the tryouts.
Q. "If a team is interested in me after seeing the tryout, can they sign me to a professional contract on the spot?"
A. No, the tryout camp must be finished and the participant cannot sign until he leaves the facility.
2006-11-28 17:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major League Baseball Tryouts
2016-10-03 10:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend trying out for a minor league team, not just the mlb. if you get into the minors, often the team is part of an mlb organization. even if it isnt, you will have a better shot of being noticed there. if you cant make it on to the minor league team, no offense, but you wont be able to get noticed at the mlb tryouts
2006-11-29 02:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by Joey L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play college ball
2006-11-28 15:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FLA.
2006-11-29 07:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋