2020 Evaluations Procedures
Evaluation Process
Evaluations primarily are based upon the 5 Tools that build a sound fundamental baseball player:
Hitter Evaluation
Three separate evaluated stations:
T-work warmup
Pitcher Evaluation
Two separate sessions, each session will consist of:
Infielders Evaluation
A single session fielding at 2 infield positions; short stop and third base, consisting of:
Outfielders Evaluation
A single session consisting of:
Speed Evaluation
A single session consisting of:
Evaluation Process
Evaluations primarily are based upon the 5 Tools that build a sound fundamental baseball player:
- Hitting for Average
- Hitting with Power
- Arm Strength (including pitching accuracy)
- Fielding Ability
- Speed
Hitter Evaluation
Three separate evaluated stations:
T-work warmup
- Rotate through 3 evaluated batting cages.
- The first cage will feature x8 pitches provided by a coach underhand in “front toss” fashion.
- The second again featuring x8 pitches from the batting machine, and third cage x8 pitches provided overhand from a coach. Scored ranges for age group will be averaged into a 0 to 5 scale for mechanics, power, and contact for a total score of 15 points.
Pitcher Evaluation
Two separate sessions, each session will consist of:
- Groups of 10
- Throw from 2 separate pitcher’s mounds at the appropriate age distance.
- Mosquitos get 6 pitches; Peewee 7 & Bantam 8 pitches from each mound.
- Throw to a catcher / evaluator tandem behind each plate. Each mound will be evaluated out of 5 for mechanics, velocity, and control for a total of 15 points. The velocity will be calculated by skill shark for median bell curve in each age group.
Infielders Evaluation
A single session fielding at 2 infield positions; short stop and third base, consisting of:
- Groups of 10 players. Half at each position
- 4 consecutive opportunities at each position. Fielding opportunities will range the players to effectively evaluate the players ability to move to the ball.
- Balls will be regulated and thrown by a “fungoman” baseball machine.
- All throws to 1B.
Outfielders Evaluation
A single session consisting of:
- 6 balls hit to each player.
- Combination of all scenarios (fly balls; left, right, back, short, and grounders)
- The player will be evaluated for their overall mechanics while making the play, as well as their overall arm strength and accuracy while throwing to a target.
Speed Evaluation
A single session consisting of:
- 40-yard dash.
- Only need to run once.
- Timing to begin on the movement of runner.
