will I be able to play college baseball and maybe even go pro?

Question

Im 15, 6'2" and I throw 84-88 mph with excellent acuracy. I can pick spots and I hit them fine. I have nasty curveball, circle-change, and sinking 2 seam, and a decent splitter and cutter. I made JV when I was only in 8th grade and threw two 1 hitter games. I led the team in Ks and E.R.A , and the varsity coach said he is interested in me. People have said im the best 15 year old in my town. Im also a very good hitter and first baseman.

Answer 1

No, it's time to put the baseball dream to bed.

Answer 2

Im 15, 6'2" and I throw 84-88 mph with excellent acuracy. I can pick spots and I hit them fine. I have nasty curveball, circle-change, and sinking 2 seam, and a decent splitter and cutter. I made JV when I was only in 8th grade and threw two 1 hitter games. I led the team in Ks and E.R.A , and the varsity coach said he is interested in me. People have said im the best 15 year old in my town. Im also a very good hitter and first baseman.

Answer 3

The most important pitch right now for you to master is............
the changeup. There are six ways to throw a baseball for strikes.Fast, slow, in, out, up, and down.When you can throw to these spots at any time, you will be a very dangerous pitcher.The other person who recommended laying off of the splitters is correct. At this point, it could be detrimental to what you are trying to do. Work on your arm strength by THROWING, not necessarily pitching, you have to build up arm strength.Start by playing catch at around 60 feet, maybe even with a weighted ball, then move back to 80 feet, then 100, and so on. Secondly, throwing a fastball doesn't mean throwing the ball as hard as you can every time...you will be more effective throwing 84 one time and 81 the next. Dial it back a little, that three m.p.h. difference is what a successful pitcher uses to disrupt a hitter's timing.Keep your grades up, and get into the best college you can, academic wise. Don't worry if a particular college doesn't make a yearly pilgrimmage to Omaha; if your playing Division 1 ball, and you play well, you'll get noticed by the scouts.Not all major leaguers went to Rice or Pepperdine, you know.Last piece of advice: LISTEN to your coaches and RESPECT what they are telling you, they probably know what's best alot more than you do.I can tell you, no scout wants a guy who can't take criticism or direction from a coach. If you're a pain to deal with when you haven't really done anything, how are they (the club) going to deal with you after signing you??

Answer 4

Anything is possible, the sky's the limit. Since you're only 15, you will have a couple of more years to improve your game before you go into college or even pro. I know a friend who is just about the same size as you and he was only able to throw a fastball, curve, and a change. When the 2007 MLB draft came along, the Yankees, Angels, and Mariners called him but he opted to go to college at UC Santa Barbara instead. Work hard and keep your head up high and who knows, you might be pitching on an MLB mound one day. Good luck.

Answer 5

im 15 also man and a pitcher 5'11'' 78-82 mph on four seam fastball with a knuckle curve and a palmball change up. One thing first ive heard from my pitching coach its not the best thing to throw a splitter a lot at the high school age but just ease up on that pitch. The main thing is though to be able to hit any spot with your pitches at any time. Your speed is a great weapon to have though man. best of luck to you

Answer 6

If your telling the absolute truth about your pitches, ERA, K's, and your accomplishments at an early age, I would say your chances of playing College baseball are very great. Of course, it would be hard for me to know your talent being that I have never seen you pitch, hit, etc. Based on what you said, I would say you have the tangeables to be a collegiate baseball player....and maybe (a huge maybe) even a pro player. I would say to keep getting better and better and practice. Let your talent decide what levels you will reach during your baseball endeavors. Good Luck.

Answer 7

It sounds like you have great promise and potential. Keep practicing, get good grades, and try to get into a college with a highly visible, well known baseball program. If you get lucky a pro team will make you an offer. If not, attend as many open pro team tryout sessions you can. Good luck!

Answer 8

unless a scout comes across this, and REALLY likes what he/she sees... the answer regrettably is no. I know baseball... I was in line to go to college as a shortstop or outfielder (I could play every position but I liked those best)... and then I injured my throwing shoulder. I can still throw HARD....but I cant keep doing it. The reason I tell you that is that scouts do look at the long term potential, and if you're injury prone, or you've had injuries... theyre not going to want you.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

You already know the answer to your question!! Of course!! I can't wait 'till you get to college so the Cubs can draft you!!

Important:

1. Be careful. NO unnecessary stupid stunts.
2. Get your rest. DO NOT overthrow or throw more than you have to.
3. Listen to your coaches.
4. Make your grades.

I'M SERIOUS!!

Answer 11

well if ur looking for a scholarship already you wont be getting it because scouts arnt aloud to talk to us.(im also a 15 yr old but a catcher). I sugest you get on a leigon team and play for a scout league and go to showcases...good luck