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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How do kids from DC proper (Wilson HS, etc) get on track to play college ball? Seems like the further outlying areas have the more competitive leagues, so if a kids lives in the city, are they logistically screwed?
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Wilson has had a few kids go on to playing college ball, including a pitcher recently who left to play at DUKE. It’s not as important to play on a great high school team nowadays. What’s important is the work you put in off the field - that you play on a solid summer travel team - and that your player does attend showcases to get noticed.

If a child loves baseball and has some talent the most important thing is to establish good habits early and as they get older (high school age) that they have a consistent workout regimen and baseball skills development program in place. 1% better everyday is the goal.[/quote]

Building on this, at what age do those showcase teams really matter? Junior year? Earlier?

I have a freshman who leads the team in hustle and has terrific baseball IQ, but whose hitting has him near the bottom of the order. On the flip side, he’s becoming a pretty good pitcher. Right now, he thinks he wants to play ball in college. Is there any chance?[/quote]

I’d say Sophomore - Senior year. The earlier the better I’d say, but some players bloom late which is ok. It’s really whenever they are ready physically.

High baseball IQ is HUGE as is hustle. This is where a lot of kids who have talent fail to focus and they eventually stop playing.

If he likes to pitch and really isn’t much of a hitter, focus the time and energy on pitching. That’s totally ok. Train in this area (strength/conditioning) and use a pitching coach if finances allow for it. Pinkman Baseball Academy in Sterling would be worth a look for you.
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Highly recommend Pinkman! [/quote]

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