What level of college baseball is right for you?
This is Step #3 in the 10 Step BRC Recruiting Formula!
#3 What Level of College Baseball is Right for You?
Are you good enough to play D1?
It’s hard to be realistic in assessing our own talent. That’s part of why we suggest that you get out to watch college ball games and compare yourself to what you see. Could you have made that play?
In addition to benchmarking yourself against college players and the metrics below, ask your current coaches for their opinions. Ask where you need work to be considered for a higher level of play or at the most competitive schools. Take their advice on strength training, drills, etc. and work your plan for advancing to the next level.
If your skill level, size, or academics suggest that D1 baseball is not for you, know that there are exciting, challenging and rewarding baseball experiences at other levels of play. And, there are 40,000 player slots there! One of them could be the perfect fit for you.
We want you to set your target high, but always have a Plan B in your pocket. Even the most talented players can experience an unexpected turn, so know your options.
BRC 10 Step Formula
#1 - Understanding How the Recruiting Process REALLY Works
#3 - What Level of College Baseball is Right for You?
#4 - Make Your Hot List
#5 - How to Create a Skills Video that Coaches Will Watch Til the End
#6 - Sending Emails That College Coaches Will Want to Read
#7 - What College Baseball Coaches ACTUALLY Look For
#8 - How to Make Sure a College Baseball Program Is a Good Fit for You
#9 - How to Maximize Your College Visits
#10 - What to Do When the Scholarship Offers Start Coming In (How to negotiate)
Important Links!
Visit http://ncaa.org (Division I, II and III), http://njcaa.org (National Junior Colleges) or http://www.naia.org/ (NAIA) for more information, rules and regulations. “I didn’t know” is not considered an acceptable excuse by these agencies.
Please note that the highlighted rules here mainly apply for NCAA Division I and II. Rules vary for different associations, divisions and sports, so do your research!
How Do You Stack Up?
Average Pitcher Fast-Ball MPH
- Professional: 90-92
- Top 25 Division I School: 89-91
- Division I: 87 – 89
- Division II: 85-87
- NAIA: 85-86
- Division III: 83- 85
- High-School: 78-80
Catcher’s Pop Time
- Professional: 1.8 – 1.98 seconds
- Division I: 2.0 – 2.1
- High-School: 2.2 – 2.25
Average 60 Yard Dash Time
- Professional (SS, 2B, OF): 6.6 seconds
- Division I: 6.85 – 7.0
- Division II: 7.00 – 7.04
- NAIA: 7.02 – 7.05
- Division III: 7.15
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Work Your Plan!
Early in your high school career, make sure that you get out to watch the Varsity games. What do you think about the best ballplayers on the field? How do you stack up? Where do you need work in order to get to their level? Make a plan!