What do i need to change to play pro ball?

Question

hi im new to yahoo answers and have seen some good qustions i have one of my own to see if there are any experinced baseball ppl out there

just gonna give u some stats and was wondering if you could tell me the chances of me making college teams

im 17 years old 6ft 3in 210lbs descent speed

i pitch, catch and play every infeild position except for 1st base due to the fact that i am right handed. last season we played about 50games regular season games and struck out only 8 times the whole season

pitches:

fastball 85-87mph

2seam 88-90

curveball 70-75

slider 84-87

i would have to say that my 2 seam is my most dominant pitch with fairly good movement and stll a decent top speed

i wouldent say that im a power hitter but more of a hit for numbers kind of batter in 50 games i had 12hr but had around 30 doubles and 6 triples with a .600 odd batting average i am also a fairly patient hitter drawing may walks

but i think my biggest bonus whould have to be my arm i have no trouble throwing kids my age out at seccond when trying to steal or on slow grounders to third.

i have had some contact with college coaches and scouts from around north america. i live in canada that is why i have no highschool stats i have represented my province numrous times as well as my countrie in international turnaments.

Thanks for your time

Jordan

ps: i also play rugby and hockey and am a fairly good student with a solid B avarage

Answer 1

i h8 ppl who think they r gonna play pro ball

Answer 2

Well, you sound pretty good. But only a few make it to the bigs

First, be flexible. One of my coaches told me the story of a southpaw Right Fielder who was drafted by the Yankees. He could throw 100 mph so they had him pitch. He couldn't, so he quit on his 3rd day. Also, Join a summer league or maybe semi pro if they let you. Were I'm from the Semi-Pro team( Chicago Lugnuts) lets college kids play.

Last but not least, Being from Canada has nothing to do with it. Larry Walker, Rich Harden, and Justin Morneau, are all Canucks.

                         Good Luck!

Answer 3

Just keep doing what you're doing and see where life takes you, buddy.

Answer 4

Jordan, one thing that I noticed right away is that your fastball's speed does not vary much from your sliders speed(in other words, you won't fool great hitters with throwing the same speeds on different pitches).  Also you are still YOUNG and you could still add alot more to your fastball in a few years.  Just continue to work hard and learn from your mistakes.  You could possible get into the minors if you impress a few scouts.  Maybe go to an American college?  It might be worth the investment not only for the degree itself but the exposure to American scouts.  Good luck man!!

Answer 5

i dont have enough info to answer this question fully but all i can tell you is try to find any flaws and just keep working on them