It is the individual who applies himself as an academic student in the classroom and it is the individual who is performing as a baseball player.
WBP believes that a prospective high school baseball player (9 -12) must have the proper individual developmental and recruitment planning formula in place. His own personal dedication, desire and passion will carve out his path that he takes through high school to college and beyond.Our goal at Worldwide Baseball Prospects is to empower, coach, direct and mentor the prospective high school baseball player (grade 9 – 12) with college academic and baseball aspirations and his parents through the various stages of high school development and recruitment by way of our action packed program. Individual High School Baseball Player Developmental and Recruitment Planning Diagram view diagram> Remember, No one person is alike. Each present very unique blueprints that are entirely different from one another! Dear Players, “The reward doesn’t come at the end of your journey, but rather, with little milestones throughout your journey, when you look back on your little accomplishments they make one great BIG one.”WBP will coach you in taking a balanced, realistic and reputable approach, assisting your short and long term approach to development and future advancement in baseball, academics and life. At the end of the day, the college or university you choose as a student who plays the game of baseball, should suit your total “individual – student – baseball product.” Make the transition from High School Baseball to College Baseball 1) First, the player must be conscious of who and what he is now and how he got there. 2) Second, he must find a planning solution for development and recruitment goals that is balanced and based on who he is as a â??Individual – Student – Baseball Playerâ? at the High School level now. 3) Third, He must over time at regular intervals assess and continue to become more aware, more confident, more knowledgeable, gaining experiences and develop his total â??Individual – Student – Playerâ? product to match both short term and long term goals.4) Fourth, he must understand that he personally must communicate and engage the process with enthusiasm and be active in presenting his high school â??Individual – Student – Baseball Playerâ? product to college coaches and institutions that â??matchâ? his need and who in turn desire what he realistically has to offer them.
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Monday, February 28th, 2011Independent Minor League Baseball Jobs
Saturday, February 26th, 2011If you have always loved professional baseball, then it is possible for you to become involved with the industry in one way or another. One avenue to pursue is employment with a team or league in the independent baseball league section of the pro baseball industry. Independent baseball leagues and teams are not affiliated with any specific Major League Baseball organization, and their ultimate goal is to become a profitable enterprise. Front office and league personnel have more flexibility in hiring people to help them reach that aim.The question then becomes, “In what other way can I work in the professional baseball industry without being a player, manager, coach, or owner?” Here are several starting points, each with a short description to help you better understand what is available to you:
With over 50 independent baseball teams scheduled to play in 2010, there are several opportunities to join this industry. Remember that your love for the game has to be tempered with the understanding that the team owner, league president, and general manager all want to turn a profit while maintaining a high standard of excellence in the local market. If you are willing to do what you can to offer professional quality while focusing on making a profit and obtaining new fans then you have the first step needed to join independent professional baseball.
Reasons Why Independent League Baseball Is Worth Following
Friday, November 5th, 2010If you have heard about the professional independent minor league baseball teams and leagues, sometimes called the “indy leagues”, then you may have wondered why you should pay attention to them. Since the leagues are not affiliated with the Minor League Baseball teams, many people dismiss these leagues and teams without much thought. Here are four reasons why you should pay attention to independent baseball:First, independent baseball virtually guarantees that fans get something which they claim to want for a long time: seeing professional athletes who make less than the fans do! The players rarely receive any money during the off-season, and most have to work jobs from September through April in order to have the ability to play during the summer. Many people do not know this, but a Major League superstar making $20 million a year oftentimes makes more per game than the entire season’s player payroll of an independent baseball team! Since many players in independent baseball get signed to contracts with affiliated Minor League teams, the perceived discrepancy in talent is not as wide as many may think. This means that fans get to see quality professional baseball at a great price and have the opportunity to cheer for the underdog player who may have been overlooked. Over 30 players who have MLB experience started their pro careers in the independent leagues, having never been signed to a Minor League contract before throwing their first professional pitch or at bat. Kevin Millar and Chris Coste are just two examples of players whose careers started in the independent leagues.Second, you may want to consider following independent baseball because you get to see players who truly play for the love of the game. An “insider’s secret” about professional baseball is that there are many guys sitting at home who, after a few weeks of getting in shape, could play in the independent leagues. Whether the guys are beginning careers, families, have legal concerns, nagging injuries, or simply didn’t have the funds to travel to several tryouts, they are not in uniform for one reason or another. Many times, however, a player will not play because he believes – oftentimes incorrectly – that he is “worth more money” than what an independent team is paying.This means that fans get to see players who genuinely care about playing baseball regardless of the financial situation. The other benefit is that many independent leagues, depending on your geography, often offer a caliber of play which is superior to a lower-level affiliated team. This claim is justified by looking at the rosters of several independent baseball teams which have lots of former Major Leaguers and Triple-A players. Odds are that they would beat many “rookie” teams and other lower-level teams simply due to their physical maturity and level of professional playing experience. Again, this means that fans get terrific baseball at a great price.Finally, consider following independent baseball because you get to see former Major Leaguers who are managing these teams. During the 2009 season there were at least 20 independent baseball team managers and coaches with Major League playing experience. Many of these managers sign autographs, share stories with fans at games, and pass along some tremendous knowledge to their players. Their experience lends credibility to the independent baseball industry and gives the fans reassurance that they are watching quality baseball.The next time you read a story about an independent baseball team hopefully you will have a greater appreciation for the players and managers. Should you have the opportunity to attend an independent league game then be sure to enjoy your time at the game and remember that you will be seeing some terrific baseball.