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| Want to play after many years | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have been in the Marine Corps for little over 6 years now and i am now being discharged medically. ...
A: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/tryout_us.jsp Kurtis, above is the link for MLB ...
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| Minor Leagues | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I played on a CIF championship team as the leadoff hitter and starting second baseman. Was all ...
A: Casey, i hate to be blunt but if your stats were a lot better you'd definitely get noticed. i have ...
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| DivII colleges | 10/15/2009 |
Q: How much attention is payed to Div II college statitistics? And what Statistics are they looking ...
A: bill i don't know how to answer your question. scouts look at a lot of varied information. any stat ...
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| Try-outs | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Tom, What is the earliest date in which MLB Scouting Bureau post the 2010 Tryout camp schedule? ...
A: mate, there is no set date. there are no minors tryouts. tryouts are conducted by MLB. minor ...
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| Tryouts in 2010 | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Tom, I am a freshman in college considering going to the try outs in 2010. I haven't played ...
A: Ryan, I'm sorry but im not a scout. that is way out of the realm of my expertise. and if you wrote ...
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| trying out for the minors | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old, I throw a fastball, changeup, slider, and curveball. My velocity is around 85-86 ...
A: Ryan, i would suggest you go to a large book store, in the sports section you should find training ...
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| Age | 8/29/2009 |
Q: Tom, I am 26 years old and throw a 93 mph fastball with a lot of movement. Do you think I have a ...
A: Cory, you're never too old. and it's not like you're 50 years old and asking me the same question. ...
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| independent to affiliated | 8/29/2009 |
Q: After four years of college ball, my son is 22, and currently wrapping up an incredible rookie ...
A: pat, you asked me several questions. some are really important, relevant and not in my area of ...
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| chanch of playing pro baseball | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i am a 17 yearold boy about to go into senior year in high school. i would like to know if possibly ...
A: talon, first of all, I'm not a talent scout. secondly, neither i nor any one else would seriously ...
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| Bats | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I know that bat speed is important to hitting long balls, but how important is the bat itself? I ...
A: Jerry, I'm not going to say no but at 14 years old, i would have to say you are over concerned ...
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| How do I do right | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My 18 year old son just graduated and played varsity baseball for 2 years at a new high school. He ...
A: Heidi, i think i understand what you want. I'm not going to tell you to move your son to another ...
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| benefits | 7/10/2009 |
Q: do minor league players get medical benefits? What about their dependants?
A: don, yes they do. i don't specifically know if medical coverage is extended to dependents but that ...
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| Major League Tryout camps | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am constantly wondering why do the many major league baseball tryout do not want to consider ...
A: n potential is directly related to age. the younger a player is, the more potential he has. i ...
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| Point me in the right direction | 7/4/2009 |
Q: My son just got released from the milb. I asked him was he ready to give up the dream he said no. ...
A: Vanessa, try playing for an independent team. he can display his skills, get experience and it can ...
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| curious | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Ok, im 19 years old, im a right handed pitcher.. ive been to multiple tryouts and am having a hard ...
A: Braden, your 'downfall' as put put it, could not be that you're right handed, if that's what you're ...
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| Independent Baseball Teams | 6/26/2009 |
Q: My son has been drafted twice but decided to finish school. He did not get drafted this year and has ...
A: Are the independent teams still looking for players? I DON'T KNOW, YOU'LL HAVE TO FIND OUT FOR YOUR ...
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| the pros | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I am currently in the US Navy and i get out soon. I wanted to know where there are some tryouts for ...
A: Chris, below is the link for tryouts for MLB. regarding independent teams, every league is ...
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| Tryouts for Minors | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My name is Mike and I recently joined an adult baseball league here in Las Vegas. It reminded me ...
A: Mike, without knowing how good you are, and I'm not an scout anyway, your chances are about 1%. ...
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| Coaching | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a passion for the game of Baseball. My question is how can I become a baseball coach at the ...
A: Malcolm just like most other jobs you'll need a coaching to give them a good reason to hire you. ...
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| Talented kid on the block, needs exposure. | 6/12/2009 |
Q: right hand pitcher and powerful bat, plays centerfield, right field, first base and 3rd base in ...
A: yvette, a scout isn't going to 'scout' a player unless he has reason to. if his stats are good ...
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| signing | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My high school son has been drafted. Does the minor league pay the monthly salary all year or only ...
A: Vince, minor league ball players only get paid in the months when they play. it depends what the ...
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| Is Velocity All They Are Interested In? | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 19yr old son. He is a left handed pitcher. He is not going to attend college. If ...
A: George, you are correct, in the tryouts the scouts look for is command, change of speeds, movement, ...
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| MLB tryouts | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I wanted to tryout for the pros but didn't know if I was too old or not. I probably won't tryout ...
A: Brian, there's no age limit for the tryouts. you can improve on your control by practicing, ...
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| Las Vegas tryout | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Tom, first of all just reading other questions you have taught me a ton. My question is, do the ...
A: chuck, thanks for actually reading some past answers. i answer so many questions over and over ...
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| minor league contracts | 5/27/2009 |
Q: How would you go about determining what a player should be paid, above the minimum, by a minor ...
A: john, i would speak to an agent about that. i don't know of any organized list where you can just ...
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| tryout | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am 22 and played ball pretty much my whole life, my schools team never was very good so I don't ...
A: brandon, first off, softball is very differrent than baseball. and i'm speaking strickly about ...
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| Baseball | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Tom, I am 30 yrs old, 6'5 and 215 lbs. I can throw a 95mph fastball, and doing PT on my arm, ...
A: alan, i would suggest you join an independent team or baseball club in your area. start out slow ...
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| What to expect at Tryouts | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am traveling next month to one of the MLB tryouts out of state. I am 17 years old, 6'0", 225 lbs ...
A: Edgar, i have never been to one of these tryouts but from what i understand they are no different ...
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| what doyou think | 5/4/2009 |
Q: dear tom i am 25 yrs old and a pretty good c/f fairly good with the bat how hard would it be for me ...
A: Tim, it's not wasting your time, it's how badly you want to do it. if you don't do it, you may ...
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| Minor League Baseball | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I'm a sophomore in High School... wanting nothing more than to play the game of baseball for a ...
A: Ryonen if you already think your chances of going to a D-1 school are low then your chances of ...
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| Chances on getting noticed. | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I see that there will be a try out near the area i live. I played baseball most of my life but i ...
A: Jerry, if you only have a month then I'd suggest you get in shape and hit the cages. every day. ...
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| Baseball Tryouts around Indiana | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am currently deployed to Kuwait right now. I've been preparing myself for a Baseball Tryouts, AAA ...
A: Nikolai, first of all, keep your head down and come home safely in one piece. you're asking a ...
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| minor league | 4/23/2009 |
Q: If a highschool prospect is approached by several teams,should he have an agent / advisor ? And,can ...
A: mitch, there's nothing wrong with getting an advisor you trust but understand that once you sign ...
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| Salaries | 4/20/2009 |
Q: We live in Delaware. Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. At a recent game, my son's were wondering ...
A: Terri, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. ...
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| my four year old son | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have to tell you that I am not a baseball fan. I don't play it or follow it; however, when my son ...
A: CT, off hand i would say that no your son does not have an unusual talent. personally, i think ...
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| Pitcher Workout Schedule & Sore Shoulder | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have two questions. Q1 - What is a good pitcher workout schedule for my 13 year old son? My son ...
A: Jerry, Q1- i would suggest going to a large book store like Barnes and Noble where you live. they ...
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| Player collison | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Minor league Situation: Batter hits slow grounder between first base line and pitcher. Pitcher ...
A: Ron, I'm not a rules expert but i noticed that you didn't mention if the pitcher tagged the better ...
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| Is it possible | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Tom, I walked on at a small college and made the team when I was 19, I still regularly hit ...
A: clay, sure it's possible. i hope you're not expecting to be starting in center field over Brett ...
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| son is interested in trying out for minor leaugue | 4/12/2009 |
Q: tom our son josh is interested in trying out for one of the minor league teams next year he is going ...
A: nansi, height and weight are an issue but not a determining factor. growing up, my favorite player ...
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| Tryouts for baseball | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I was thinking about trying out for the minors next year. What would I have to do to make that a ...
A: Greg, from what you wrote, it sounds like you're not even playing. that's step one. then you have ...
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| 22 years old and trying to get noticed | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old and I have been playing my whole life. My senior year in high school, we were ...
A: Kevin, you need to build up a resume to have something to get noticed first. you didn't mention ...
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| Pro? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Tom, Hello, my question for you is essentially whether in your professional opinion I could make ...
A: Jarrid, scouts get paid a lot of money to do what they do. i don't have their skills nor would i ...
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| Baseball Player from Dominican Rep. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My name is Sixto, I live in Dominican Rep., I have played baseball since I was 6. I am 20, and I ...
A: sixto, you talked about to different topics. playing ball and getting signed. any one can play ball ...
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| baseball | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My name is Dustin Rohde and I have played baseball all my life. i have clean stats from hitting to ...
A: Dustin, may i suggest you join an independent team. if you are truly that good, you will excel and ...
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| possibility to get looked at | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I'm 26 years old, 5'9, 220, lean, (but i look 190) wide back, very fast. what are my chances of ...
A: swinger, your chances have nothing to do with where you play, your height or your weight. age is a ...
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| Minor league coaching salary | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am trying to determine an average or approximate minor league coaching salary.
A: Kelly, i can honestly say that in the 10 years or so I've been doing this, no one has ever asked ...
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| baseball | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Im 6'1, about 180. Ive want to take my game to the next level, whether it being college ball or for ...
A: Chris, it has nothing to do with the other players. you need to have the confidence that you are ...
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| LHP | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I am a 6'1" - 3/4 LHP, currently throwing avg 90 mph fastball, with natural movement. I have other ...
A: tucker, you are correct. tryouts are not posted. yet. i believe they will get listed near the end ...
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| Question about pitching | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Hey Tom, my name is Matt. I'm 24 years old. I played baseball all my life, but quit my junior year ...
A: Matt, realistically, your chances are not great regardless how hard you throw. there are many, ...
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| tryouts | 1/28/2009 |
Q: my name is Roy Ferrell, from tifton GA. i was just wandering if you had any idea where i can find ...
A: i answered your question 11 minutes after you sent it too me. it was fortunate you got a speedy ...
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| Get back in the swing of things. | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am in the Marine Corps and have been away from baseball for at least a year or so. I have always ...
A: Jonathan, tryouts are no secret. they want to see you hit and throw. if you are actually good ...
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| Spring Training | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I would like to try out for MLB.Can I walk in to spring training? When pitchers and catcher report ...
A: Luis no, you can't walk into spring training. you have to make the team first! MLB conducts tryouts ...
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| Minors or college? | 12/26/2008 |
Q: My son, a junior in high school, has had some interests from some small colleges. He plays first ...
A: trish, easier said then done. hit .320, steal more bases, get caught less (get faster), take more ...
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| elevating my game | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I currently am going to the batting cages and I can hit low 80's to mid 80's. I'm joining an amateur ...
A: shawn, it's easy to say: if you're good enough, they will come. hitting an 80mph fast ball ...
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| help my 15 year old son | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My son wants to get into baseball. He played T-ball when he was little and that is it. Are there any ...
A: Mary and Joe, thanks for the question. i usually get questions asking where to try out for the ...
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| Question about tryouts. | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I had a question about trying out for a club like an independent club or an MLB affiliate club. So ...
A: Eric, it really depends on how good you are. a major league affiliated minor league team usually ...
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| Tryout | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 24 years old, always played 3rd base and outfield, been out of baseball for a little while ...
A: warren, you want some advice: start playing baseball. you aren't going to be any good thinking ...
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| Baseball position | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I'am a freshman in highschool and I'am going to try out for the baseball team. In little league I ...
A: David, i think in freshman high school you can probably try out for both pitcher & another ...
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| draft-RPH/independent league | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My son will be playing his senior year at a college in WV. He also played summer leagues - Cal ...
A: terry, you're not oging to like my answer but: study smarter! want more exposure? get better ...
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| Does college level determine future prospects | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My son has offers to play baseball at the both the Div 1 and Div 2 level. Although one of the Div ...
A: Len, I'd want to know where he'd get more playing time. if he's not going got be a starter then ...
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| size | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Tom, I am a freshmen in junior college and play OF/P and I am left handed. In all four years of ...
A: Justin, your height/size has nothing to do with making the team or not. obviously, height and size ...
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| Minor League Try outs | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Hey Tom i was wondering if u know when tryouts are for minor leagues teams and what do u have to do ...
A: Kyle, tryouts are conducted by the major league teams who own all minor league teams. see the link ...
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| Try out information | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I started 2nd base for my high school baseball team and our team won our state championship. ...
A: Lou Ney, I'm going to talk "at" you right now. if you want to get noticed then get a lot better ...
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| Minor League Open Tryouts | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Hey Tom, this is Harrison Myers from Lancaster, PA. I am currently a freshman in college up at Penn ...
A: Harrison, thanks for the question. I'll suggest to you a few things. don't try to do more than you ...
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| tring out for baseball | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have a question i haven't played high school baseball but i have been playing summer league and ...
A: richie, thanks for the question but i don't think i can really answer that as i don't know how ...
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| Where should I go? | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'am 26 years old and in great shape I'am 6"1 175 lbs I play baseball for the NSBL.org I hit 464 ...
A: keith, sure, why not. what's to lose...nothing! below is the link to last year's try out ...
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| Do you think i should continue to try to switch hit? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am 14 and on my high school's varsity team. I been practicing a little for about a year and a half ...
A: James, what are you really afraid of? and so what if you do it and aren't majorly successful? so ...
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| Do you think i have a chance at the minors or even the majors? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: MY name is James and I am in 9th grade. Last year i made my high school team wich is a 5A school. I ...
A: James, you are too young and there are way too many things that can go on within your control and ...
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| baseball rocks | 8/15/2008 |
Q: how do u get to try out for the next season i am from Piedmont South Carolina there is a team called ...
A: Justin, question for you: have you called the front office of the team to ask them. I'm, sure it's ...
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| What Are My Odds Of Making it Into Minor League baseball? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Well I have been playing since i've been Four and I play for My HighSchool Team At The Moment. ...
A: john, it doesn't matter when you started playing, or how often you practice. it depends on how ...
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| MLB Tryout Rating System | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My son just attended a Braves invite only tryout camp. Great experience of a 17 year old soon to be ...
A: Jeff, i don't know. I've heard of that before. i know that players are rated on a scale. and there ...
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| Maximum age for Minor league tryouts | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Is there a maximum age limit to tryout? If not what is the possibility of a 31-32 year old making ...
A: Paul, there's no age limit but obviously the younger you are the more potential you have to be ...
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| minor league baseball | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Well, im 19 years old and i leave in St. Charles Parish, New Orleans, LA. I was wondering how can i ...
A: Dustin, unfortunately, try outs are over for this year. minor league teams are affiliates of MLB. ...
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| salary | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Whats the average salary for players who make the team during MLB tryouts and whats the chance for ...
A: Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here are the ...
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| Pitcher's Body | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I read an answer that scouts look for several characteristics for pitchers and that it doesn't hurt ...
A: Jerry, i wouldn't get too concerned with what a pitcher's body. ideally, what roger clemens looked ...
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| Finding tryouts | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old who has been training to hopefully play professional baseball for the past 6 ...
A: Adam, you could do a goggle search. the Atlantic league of professional baseball is the most ...
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| Finding tryouts | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old who has been training to hopefully play professional baseball for the past 6 ...
A: Adam, as winter is around the corner you have lost your opportunity to play this year. unless you ...
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| salary | 7/18/2008 |
Q: What is the starting pay for a minor league baseball player?
A: Jane, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here ...
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| small ball trying to get noticed | 7/17/2008 |
Q: my name is Dan, I'm 26 and I play semi pro/amateur ball in NY and am looking to get noticed at the ...
A: Danny, the odds really aren't that good. you're considered too old (almost, there are always ...
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| tryouts | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Where is the best place to find out when and where tryouts will be taking place? I use to play but ...
A: Joshua, if you haven't played in years then I'd suggest you join an independent baseball league or ...
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| 24 yr old minor | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I just turned 24 in june of '08. To make a long story short, until the age of 18 i have played for ...
A: Andrew, there's no age limit for MLB tryouts. some independent teams might have an age limit. if ...
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| Salaries and process | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Tom, just curious-did you ever find out what minor league salaries are? Also, what is the process of ...
A: susan, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. ...
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| Side Arm Pitching in a 10 yo | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My son is 10 years old and in his 3rd year of little league. He is a good player and plays 1st, ...
A: Steve, I've never heard that about side armers tearing up their muscles but that doesn't mean it ...
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| Side Arm Pitching in a 10 yo | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My son is 10 years old and in his 3rd year of little league. He is a good player and plays 1st, ...
A: Steve, yes, i think you are overly concerned about your son throwing side armed. why is every one ...
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| Making a team | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am 18 and just graduated high school. I am a pitcher. I am not that tall under 6' and weigh 150. I ...
A: Laramie, if you want to increase your speed go to a local big bookstore. there should be several ...
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| nowhere to play | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a place to play some semi pro or professional baseball. All of the Top notch ...
A: zack, i live i the north east where it's cold half the year. in fla., it's warm all year 'round so ...
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| Base Ball Try outs | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a son that is 22 years old and was an exceptional base ball player in high school. He would ...
A: jimmy, there are several ways to get in shape but he should be motivated enough to get himself in ...
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| How old is too OLD? | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I know you have answered this several times but I think that every situation is unique. I played ...
A: nate, id i were you I'd walk in to the tryout, shut my mouth and do my best. if you are good enough ...
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| Probability | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I recently had been thinking about colleges and I want to know if they are any advantages that ...
A: john, in general, the D1 schools have better baseball programs. it's like comparing AAA with AA ...
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| tryouts | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My son just finished his college career in baseball. He was looked at by the Cardinals, Pirates, ...
A: Kevin, there are several ways to answer your question. it relies heavily on how good your son ...
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| Why Im not getting looked at | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I've been playing baseball since I was Five years old I run a 6.5 sixty I am 6"1" 180 pounds I throw ...
A: Marcus, ok, be honest with yourself. you don't have to tell me but ask your self why you aren't ; ...
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| MLB Tryouts | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Tom, I was thinking/dreaming of trying out at a MLB camp as a pitcher. However, I've always thrown ...
A: Matt, I've ben doing this about 10 years and you've asked me an original question. great! i know ...
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| Minor League baseball player | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking for any information, or who to contact in the Mets organization, on my father, Marvin ...
A: Chad, the only thing i could suggest to you is to go to both the mets and minorleaguebaseball web ...
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| FIrst round salary | 5/27/2008 |
Q: if a player goes in the first round out of high school, do they still get the $2500/ month minimum ...
A: Rene, where a player comes from bef ore being drafted has nothing to do with their salary. ...
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| side arm pitchers | 5/27/2008 |
Q: hey i am a side arm pitcher goin to play ball at a junior college next year to get my grades up and ...
A: Brandon, to my knowledge scouts don't look at side armers any different from an injury stand ...
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| Help | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Tom, first off i know that you probably get questions regarding this type of thing all the time.I am ...
A: Russell, i'm not sure what you're asking me. what's stopping you from trying out? Tryouts are not ...
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| Who is better? | 5/20/2008 |
Q: So I will not hide my motive, I am a SF Giants fan and I feel I understand the need that this team ...
A: sean, In case you missed it, the 2007 season didn't exactly go as Brandon Wood hoped it would. ...
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| older minor league players | 5/17/2008 |
Q: i have read some of your answers to people looking for grandfathers who were beleived to have played ...
A: gary, i sent an e-mail to minorleaguebaseball.com and it got sent back to me "undeliverable." that ...
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| Minor League 1958 | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a player in Albert Lea, MN named Earl Hochstedder or Hochstetter. Can you help me> ...
A: Margit, I'm sorry but sometimes i get questions from people who tell me they 'think' their great ...
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| Whats the minimum salary for each pro level? | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Whats the minimum pay for low class and high class A,AA, and AAA,and even though i live in Chicago ...
A: First contract season: $850/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation Alien Salary Rates: ...
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| just want info | 5/1/2008 |
Q: now i've played on the varsity baseball team as a freshman sophmore and junior year and never ...
A: Josh, it's not nromal or abnormal. did you play for a nationally ranked high school or do you live ...
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| Getting back in the game | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I've been out of baseball for a couple of years now. I'm a 6'2" 185 pound pitcher and when i started ...
A: Brandon, I'm not really an expert to be telling you about what you're asking. if you really want ...
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| Tryouts for Potomac Nationals | 4/30/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to try out for the Potomac Nationals? I have not been about to find any ...
A: Chris, the potamic nationals are a minor league affiliate of the wash nats. you actually try out ...
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| Tryout | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Tom- I'm 23 1/2 years young. I haven't thrown since 2004. What would be the best way (workout ...
A: Blake, i don't think 6 or 7 weeks is enough time to get your arm in shape especially if you ...
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| try ous | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 23 6'3 245. I played baseball for all my life quit my 11th gade year and play minor league ball ...
A: Christopher, i really wouldn't say there was one thing specifically that scouts look for. you need ...
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| Minor League Tryouts | 4/19/2008 |
Q: my name is Jarod and I'm from a small town in British Columbia, Canada. I'm 22 years old and have ...
A: Jarod, I don't know too much about Canada nor the competition up there but i think you'd have to ...
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| Minor league tryouts | 4/16/2008 |
Q: my name is Ryan and I have grown up all my life playing baseball. However, I have spent the last ...
A: Ryan, play. I still have a love for the game and really want to play. Is it worth my time to ...
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| accomplishing the dream | 4/14/2008 |
Q: my name is shawn and im 17 yrs old. i live in new jersey and all my life i have been playing ...
A: Shawn, i guess it depends how good the college team is, if you were to start for a college team. ...
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| Confused!, need anwers,,Plz,,MLeague ball | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old, i have been playing baseball since i was 5 years old. I played 4 years of High ...
A: Jay, you seem to be focusing on your height, weight and speed. it's most likely your talent and ...
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| Son is a left handed pitcher | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My son is in his 2nd year of college and is a left handed pitcher that throws in the high 80s and ...
A: Rick, first, i want to apologize for not back to you sooner. i work 24 hours at a time and ...
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| Minor League Baseball AA to Majors | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find a partial or complete listing of all professional baseball players who had ...
A: Justin, i couldn't do that off the top of my head and i don't know how to research the info you're ...
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| Baseball | 4/5/2008 |
Q: What if the last time you ever played organized baseball was in the sixth grade ? And u believe your ...
A: Joe, don't kill the messenger but if you haven't even played organized ball in 14 years then your ...
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| Division II Baseball Pitcher | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Tom, WOW I can't believe that I found someone like you to ask a question. My son is a DII pitcher in ...
A: Kim, i believe you are describing an independent team not a minor league team. that doesn't ...
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| minor to major league | 4/1/2008 |
Q: at 26 and havent played baseball since little league, what are the odds, even if i am really good, ...
A: j wilson, if you haven't played since little league you virtually have no chance of making it to ...
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| know more | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I want to know when tryouts begin. and what you look for in a baseball player. I would like to what ...
A: terry, below is a link to the schedule for tryouts for MLB but I'd suggest you start with a local, ...
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| Baseball | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Riley Briggs. I am a senior up in Idaho. I am a fairly decent player. I have taken a role ...
A: Riley, absolutely, exposure never hurt any one. and if some one asks you about playing in college, ...
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| major league tryouts | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I am a freshman in college. In high school, I played center field and batted lead off. I have great ...
A: chip, bluntly put, if you didn't make your college team than you probably need to "brush up" on ...
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| my son | 3/24/2008 |
Q: my son craig will be 23 on 3/29/85. he has been playing baseball since he was 5. he has played 3rd ...
A: liz, below is a link to when and where MLB conducts tryouts. ...
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| Curious Player | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I'm 21. I've played two years for a junior college in tennesee. I thought by going to less noticed ...
A: Ryan, i would focus one one position. but I'm not telling you what to do. that's you're decision. ...
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| hell again | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i'm about to turn 18 in april..5'7 middle infielder fast.i'm interested in playing college ...
A: Deivys, sorry i didn't get back to you sooner. i went to Las Vegas for 4 days. you can enroll in ...
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| Curious Player | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 21. I've played two years for a junior college in tennesee. I thought by going to less noticed ...
A: Ryan, you're trying to side step your talent level with your physical abilities. you should know ...
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| the process | 3/13/2008 |
Q: How do I go about finding out where and when , as well as the whole process of getting to a major ...
A: Kyle, I understand that you weren't too thrilled with my answer to your question. please allow me ...
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| baseball | 3/12/2008 |
Q: We have a 17 year old that plays average baseball and hesitates to work after school.What are the ...
A: Nathan, unfortunately, the odds are not very good. there are always independent leagues but that's ...
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| Questions on the Minors | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have two questions for a report I'm writing. How many approx. players are there in the Minor ...
A: Melissa, your numbers are about right. there are many more independent teams, semi-pro and ...
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| hypothetical player | 3/6/2008 |
Q: ..I am an 'aspiring' writer and wondered if you could help me. Suppose a young man was drafted in ...
A: Carolyn, he would begin to play almost immediately. he may not play games though. he may be sent ...
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| hypothetical player | 3/6/2008 |
Q: ..I am an 'aspiring' writer and wondered if you could help me. Suppose a young man was drafted in ...
A: Carolyn, Hypothetically speaking, i don't understand the beginning of your question as you don't ...
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| "teams that get scouted" | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Tom I'm 18 and attend a 2 year community school. I didn't tryout for the baseball team for personal ...
A: ross, first of all, you need to be good enough to be noticed and right now you're not even ...
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| guidance | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My son graduated from HS last year T (R) B (L) played CF led his team in all categories except ...
A: don, there are several issues to consider. of course you know how important an education is. if ...
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| Marion Baseball | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My father had a tryout with the Marion Ohio minor league affiliate of the Red Sox back in 1949. Do ...
A: peter, that's interesting that some one could get you stats for a 2 week tryout. i actually can't ...
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| minor league baseball | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i am 26, and i havent played baseball since little league. i am very strong, and still very ...
A: jorel, my biggest tip to you is to start playing now. you haven't played since little league so ...
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| tryouts | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Hello Tom I have some questions about tryouts First the Major League Tryouts that occur every Summer ...
A: Tomas, very few get signed but it happens. i would say less than 1%. most guys think they good ...
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| pitching | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Tom, I keep hearing that there or speed a pitcher should pitch in each level to make it big. My son ...
A: cris, there's so much more to pitching than speed. and to start judging a 9th grader is very ...
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| will i be qualified and eligible to tryout?and should i just focus on pitching? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: hey tom.alright heres my deal,this is a long drawn out problem with underlying issues so bare with ...
A: Bryan, first off, i am not a scout nor would a scout even dare to evaluate you based on a 20 line ...
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| scouting position | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I was a 3rd draft pick by the reds in 1990. I had a not so good career...I was to young to be in ...
A: Dan, it sounds like you want to be a sports psychologist. you can study that in college. feel like ...
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| Comeback | 1/3/2008 |
Q: hey tom, I know you get this question often but mine is slightly different. I was a high school ...
A: Charles, will that job be there for you in a year from now? how about something similar to it? you ...
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| tryouts | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am a recent baseball player that walked on to the Clemson University 2006-07 baseball team as a ...
A: Michael, tryouts are conducted my major league teams throughout the country in the spring. I've ...
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| baseball tryouts near me. | 12/20/2007 |
Q: Hey. My name is chancellor price. I've played baseball all my life and always wanted to take it ...
A: chancellor, living in a small area isn't going to help you at all. i suggest you play in an ...
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| Velocity/GYm | 12/12/2007 |
Q: does going to the gym help Gain More velocity if not what does because i need help in that area
A: Cono, going tot he gym can assist you with gaining a few more m.p.h. on your fastball. you must ...
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| pitching | 12/11/2007 |
Q: i have a few questions for you....ok iam 19 going on 20 in a few months and im a pitcher...id like ...
A: travis, include in your list velocity and change of speed. below is the web page to last years' ...
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| Az tryouts | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Do you know of any up coming minor league tryouts in Arizona?
A: James, MLB conducts tryouts through the country in the spring and it's free. below is the link to ...
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| Minor League Baseball | 11/22/2007 |
Q: My son, a high school senior, has been offered a scholarship to play baseball at a D-1 school. he ...
A: bob, yes, i believe the checks only come when the player is playing for the club. there are ...
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| Knuckleball | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, I am a knuckleball pitcher, I reinvented myself during college baseball. I can throw the ...
A: dave, at least you know you're at a disadvantage with your special pitch. i don't know what the ...
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| minor league info | 11/15/2007 |
Q: hey tom, i'm a high school pitcher and i'm not going to college. I'm told I have a real shot at ...
A: Shane, I don't know where you live but if it's a small city or smaller, you may need to move to ...
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| i need to know. | 11/2/2007 |
Q: im 24 years old, i wanted to know if theres a chance for me to play for the major leagues, if there ...
A: rey, i don't specifically know of any teams ion Boston but it's a major city. there have to a lot ...
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| minor leauge baseball | 11/1/2007 |
Q: my name is Keith Puckett i am 26 years old and i have plans of tryin out for a minor leauge team but ...
A: Keith, i absolutely think you can play for an independent-professional baseball team. your odds at ...
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| i need to know. | 10/31/2007 |
Q: im 24 years old, i wanted to know if theres a chance for me to play for the major leagues, if there ...
A: rey, i can't answer your question because i don't know how good you are. when you say training, ...
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| Age limit for MLB tryouts? | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have seen a lot of MLB teams have a age limit to tryout. Some are different. But i am 24yrs old, ...
A: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/tryout_club.jsp
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| Salarys | 10/26/2007 |
Q: What is the salary range for minor league players?
A: roger First contract season: $1,100/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation Alien Salary ...
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| Minor League/Indeopendent League baseball | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I am a 6 foot 4 inch right handed pitcher. i am 23 years old and played 1 year of division 1 ...
A: Scott, you didn't mention that you currently playing. you can't expect to just pick up a ball and ...
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| pitching | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 6'3" senior in highschool. Im not 18 yet but i will turn 18 soon. I want to play pro ball and ...
A: brad, MLB conducts open tryouts throughout the US in the spring. it's free. he's the link for last ...
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| DII Pitcher | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Tom, I have a 20 year old son that is just now coming in to his own. He went from 5'7" in high ...
A: Kim, i don't know why you couldn't send another question. here's my email address. write any time ...
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| Minor league prospect | 10/16/2007 |
Q: My Son 6'4" 220 First baseman Captain, a Senior at Mt Saint Vincent in New york.last week he hit a ...
A: Al, ...well, which team? what else did he say? was a meeting set up? is he gong to be scouted? ...
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| 1950-60's Minor league Baseball | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am searching for any info on my grandfather Ernie Floyd Rolison.. He played in the minor leagues ...
A: Jennifer, I'm sorry but i don't know how to research the info you're looking for. every once in a ...
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| DII Pitcher | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Tom, I have a 20 year old son that is just now coming in to his own. He went from 5'7" in high ...
A: Kim, that's unfortunate what you told me about your son's coach. although he may have been the ...
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| DII Pitcher | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Tom, I have a 20 year old son that is just now coming in to his own. He went from 5'7" in high ...
A: kim, sorry, i haven't responded sooner. i went to san fran for a few days vacation. anyway... ...
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| A No Doubter! | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, I was wondering, I've got a kid who played college baseball, but he can't play because he ...
A: Donovan, I'm thinking 2 things. first, he should play for an independent team. second, MLB ...
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| my next step | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i am 26 years old im a switch hitting catcher with power to all parts of hte field i hit breaking ...
A: clifford, if you're that good to play in MLB now then you will be allowed to. but to sign a guy ...
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| Playing professionallly | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am very fast,can steal bases,hit for power and can field my position (2b).What more do I have to ...
A: Marcus, Go to colege. play against better competition. hit for average. become a spectacular ...
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| Playing professionallly | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I am very fast,can steal bases,hit for power and can field my position (2b).What more do I have to ...
A: Marcus, you haven't mentioned to me if you are playing. if you are that good, why aren't you ...
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| Playing pro ball. | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions for you. I am 30 years old and still dream about playing pro ball. I've ...
A: john, you have a slim chance at making it to the major leagues. yes, absolutely you should try out ...
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| Minor and Independent League | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Hey how are you, I'm a former highschool baseball prospect that just happened to go on to play ...
A: Jatavis, You're never too old to play. the odds of you making it to the majors is very slim but i ...
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| Questions | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have been playing baseball ever since I was very young. I have been in rep leagues and have played ...
A: Matthew, tryouts are free and are held by major league baseball teams during the spring time. if ...
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| Age requirements | 9/18/2007 |
Q: tom! First off I have to say alot of your answers helped me out from other individuals questions on ...
A: Jesse, you can tryout at any age. to read between the lines, the odds of you making the team ...
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| Minor League Baseball | 9/17/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend is 21 and has been playing baseball his entire life. He set records in high school that ...
A: Brooke, tryouts are free. from what i know it's takes 1.5 years to come back from tommy john ...
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| getting a scout | 9/12/2007 |
Q: good morning tom, i am a 27 year old in the toronto area. i am wondering what the chances are of ...
A: Bryan, scouts don't hold tryouts, teams do. the only tryouts i know of are done by MLB and occur ...
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| Swith Hitters and utility players | 9/7/2007 |
Q: Hi Tom do you think a kid has a better shot to make a MLB team or FARM team if he becomes a switch ...
A: Joe, good and original questions. I'm not sure if this helps you out but think of it this way, ...
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| baseball | 9/5/2007 |
Q: hey wats up man well my name is carlos and im 15. Soon turning 16 and i will be trying out for minor ...
A: Carlos, i think your friend is pulling your leg. if all it took to make the team was being fast ...
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| player contract | 9/1/2007 |
Q: We know a young player who signed with a MLB team several years ago & feels stuck & unused in the ...
A: Bart, i believe the team that signed him owns his rights for 6 years. i don't want to give you ...
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| How far can velocity alone take you? | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Watching movies like Bull Durham leads you to think that scouts will overlook a little (in the case ...
A: Tom a pitcher needs a lot more than velocity. there's control, change of speed, ect.. umm, ...
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| Minor League AAA | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Curious: Why would a major league pitcher go back to Minor League AAA for approx. 1 month; then go ...
A: Jerry, there a lot of miscellaneous reasons why a player might go from the majors to AAA to AA. ...
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| I am a pitcher 93 mph | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I came from venezuela 2 years ago, i need to get help in getting tryouts and getting a agent, my ...
A: gerardo, tryouts for major league baseball are over for this year. they are normally scheduled in ...
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| Jacoby Ellsbury | 8/26/2007 |
Q: How good do you think Jaoby Elssbury will be?
A: michael, Scouting Report: Amazing athlete with a great work ethic. Ellsbury has consistently won ...
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| Minor league players | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Love your site you help so many. My son is looking to get drafted into the minors. A few questions ...
A: estelle, a player will move up or stay at the level he is at until the powers that be think he can ...
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| Baseball Try Outs and Confidence | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My name is Brandon Grimes. I am 21 years old and Attend Weber State University. I've played baseball ...
A: Brandon, you're right the chances are low. but talent can overcome that. hey, why not tryout now ...
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| im 15 years old | 8/12/2007 |
Q: ..i pitch near mid to low 80s...other than that i have an outstanding bat..and i would be looking ...
A: Christopher, i think i understand what you're trying to ask. there's so much more that into a ...
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| AAA, AA, A baseball | 8/11/2007 |
Q: 2002 answer was simple and vague. Are all the A/AA/AAA teams a part of MLB? The Prince Williams ...
A: Randy, yes, all "A/AA/AAA" teams are owned my major league teams. think of it this way. you get ...
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| leftys | 8/10/2007 |
Q: people say being lefty is a great advantage is this true? if so will the chances be better into ...
A: Julian, yes, it's true. it's a big difference facing a lefty pitcher over a righty pitcher and ...
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| base ball Try outs | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I´m father of a 6´4¨ and 17 years old boy he has pitching skills but he is from a country that ...
A: marlon, this is a web page for scheduled tryouts for MLB. i odn't know too many colleges that ...
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| looking for independent leagues or winter leagues to sign with! | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom!, My name is Brandon Bueng and I am a 21 yr old from minnesota, I have always been a ...
A: Brandon, i would i think a guy a who played in the minors and MLB has better contacts than i but ...
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| baseball for 15 year old headind for pro ball | 8/9/2007 |
Q: hi i have a 15 yr old son who plays baseball since he was 5 he is done with little league ball how ...
A: earl, I'm not sure what Perfect Game is but I'd suggest your son play and/or practice every day. ...
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| Minor quiestion.. | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I live in Mexico. I'm 16.. i pitch 85 miles. where could i try my ability in USA?? I'd like to be ...
A: shaddai, i would suggest you play in an independent league near where you live but you can tryout ...
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| General Questions | 8/3/2007 |
Q: my name is T.J., I'm 18 and have always had a dream to play baseball as a job. I live in the ...
A: TJ, well i wouldn't say that 'you' type pitchers are coveted simply because how you throw. as you ...
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| Independent League Baseball | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Tom, I think it would be a good idea to open up a category of "Independent League Baseball." It ...
A: Adam, thanks for your input. it's greatly appreciated and i will see about posting your question ...
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| Close to tryouts. | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, I'm about a week till I go to the Tryouts in Philly on the 30th. I was curious if you ...
A: Blaise, I have a favor to ask of you. but first... i believe the tryouts are the same for each ...
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| Fairness in Baseball | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I was at a Detroit Tiger-Seattle Mariner game recently and I was reminded of a sadly recurring ...
A: Sam we're in the same boat; i dream about playing for the Yankees. and now my favorite player is ...
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| living | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, when minor league players are traveling where do they stay? hotel, motel and if so does the ...
A: elmers, triple A leagues are usually the longest but still about a month shorter than the major ...
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| Class A Short Season | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My grandson was drafted as a pitcher in June 2007 and is playing minor league ball for the Florida ...
A: iona, there are different levels to the minor leagues: AAA (highest) AA AA high A rookie ball & ...
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| structure | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Mr O'Leary I have played organized baseball in the past high school through college and have never ...
A: jay, to be honestly with you, i don't know specifically what they do. i assume you will hit ...
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| minor league salaries | 7/12/2007 |
Q: When you say $1100/mo for first year, is that only during playing months or annual? Another ...
A: rob, yes, the 1000 is only during the playing months. most players get a bonus when they sign; ...
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| Minor League Baseball Salaries | 7/6/2007 |
Q: What is the average minor league baseball players salary? Thanks Shirley Ivory
A: Shirley, First contract season: $1,100/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation Alien ...
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| too late? | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I'm 25 and I've not played organized ball since I was a sophomore in high school. I played since ...
A: Nathan, they aren't going to ask you when or how long you've played, where or anything like that. ...
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| Sm,ithfield Selma Leafs | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Tom, As a young boy, I attended all the home games of the Smithfield Selma Leafs. They were in the ...
A: David, I'm sorry i am unable to answer your question. i receive questions similar to your every ...
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| Baseball | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions: 1)Is it easy for a pretty good high school baseball player to make it to the ...
A: richie, your question is not as simple as may seem. scouts not only look at stats but also how ...
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| mbl scouting beaureu tryouts | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My son is 17 years old. he recently tried out in Dallas Texas. The agencie was the scouting bureau, ...
A: Raymond, I'm not sure i understand you. if he made the cut, he should have been told what the next ...
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| Brooklyn Cyclones tryouts | 6/25/2007 |
Q: one the top page some one said tryouts for brooklyn cyclones were held i am a long time New York ...
A: Cono, i know as much as you do regarding the schedule for tryouts. if there are tryouts for a NY ...
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| Minor League baseball salaries | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have two questions: 1. What is the average salary of a AAA baseball player in minor leagues? 2. ...
A: Bob, First contract season: $1,100/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation. Alien Salary ...
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| How to start | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I played baseball until high school, but something in the game was lost on me. It was only when I ...
A: Andrew, there's are lots of independent leagues around (depending on where you live) and baseball ...
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| Major League | 6/15/2007 |
Q: What are the odds of a star high school baseball player making it to the major leageu?
A: Kathy, i don't mean to be a wise a** but it depends how good he is. "high school star" is ...
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| Future Baseball | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am 6'1" and I just turned 16. I will be in my Junior year this fall. I currently throw about 82 to ...
A: Eric, 16YO is a very young age. telling me your age, height, ect...doesn't tell me at all if you ...
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| Minor League Contracts | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have been reading alot of the information on your site. Alot of the answers are based toward the ...
A: Matt, most but not all clubs send scouts to these tryouts and not all scouts attend every tryout. ...
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| Major and Minor League Tryouts | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, Well I tried searching to find my answer but I kept coming across the same problem. I am ...
A: Tim, these tryouts are conducted by major league baseball. to put it another way, it's the majors ...
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| just need some advice | 6/7/2007 |
Q: O'leary, my name is julian, im just about 18 and i live in Queens, NewYork. I've been playing ...
A: Julian, MLB conducts tryouts throughout the country during non-winter months. they are free and ...
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| I am looking for a camp. | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Im 19yrs old Turning 20 on 06/29/87. About 3 years ago i quit baseball because of an injury to my ...
A: Christian, i appreciate you not giving up on your dream or letting others pull you down. you sound ...
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| background | 6/5/2007 |
Q: Tom I was just wondering if we could get a little information from yourself. What your baseball ...
A: chuck, originally, i started doing this because i became engrossed researching prospects for a ...
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| How old is too old? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have read previous posts regarding age, and I do know you can't give true advice to someone you ...
A: mandy, absolutely it's wroth trying again. if your husband loves the game that much why wouldn't ...
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| Tyrouts | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am about 190lbs and 6'4'' throwing around mid eighties...Do you think I have what it takes to make ...
A: tyler, yes, it's difficult to play in the minors. some of those guys have more desire but lack the ...
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| Pitching Power | 6/1/2007 |
Q: i have decent movement i can locate my pitches exactly where i want them but what i dont have is ...
A: Cono, i have two suggestions. hire a pitching coach who will introduce to you a strength and ...
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| My chances | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Age:20 I am 5'6" about 155, use to throw 80-84 Lhp... Joined the military well to help the cause, ...
A: Joe, i really can't answer your question. i don't know how good you are. being 20YO helps because ...
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| baseball | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I was drafted in the 12th round in 2003.I was put on the restricted list in 2004 for leaving without ...
A: chuck, I'm really not completely knowledgeable about the rules and regulations about being put on ...
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| Minor League? | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I'm just wondering if stand a chance at playing for a minor league team. I'm 6'2 175 lbs but getting ...
A: Kurt, if you have the talent you most certainly can play in the minor leagues. there's too much ...
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| A ball player | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have a baseball player here who we are looking to find good places to market. He is currently ...
A: tony, i'm a little confused. please clarify... "I have a baseball player here WHERE IS HERE who we ...
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| Film | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I'm a Junior at Concordia College in Selma,Alabama.It's VERY hard to get exposure because of the ...
A: darryl, I'm sorry i didn't answer your question to your satisfaction. scouts don't look at film. ...
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| what are the numbers u have to put up to get to the bigs | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 and i play for a 15u aau showcase team in NC i know Rocky wheeler single a myrtle beach. i ...
A: grant, if they only looked at numbers, guys like mike piazza and don mattingly would never have ...
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| tryouts | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions.I'm 18 and I just graduated from High school. I haven't played for a team ...
A: ricky, your first question is difficult to answer as i don't know how good you are. check out the ...
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| American Association of Independent Baseball | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I recently moved to Sioux Falls, SD for school and enjoy watching the Sioux Falls Canaries of the ...
A: eric, any realtion to scott? First contract season: $1,100/month maximum. After that, open to ...
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| Question about Major League Tryouts | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I've been out of baseball for about a year now. I'm 20. I played on a Junior College team that won ...
A: Seth, geez, you're only 20YO. NO you haven't waited too long. there is absolutely still a chance. ...
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| fiance's baseball talent | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My fiance is 26 years old and can throw the ball really fast - he's been clocked at 92 several ...
A: Erin, well of course they'll give him a look. it'll be a very short one though. realistically, the ...
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| 2 questions | 5/3/2007 |
Q: What is the average age of the people that tryout? and How fast should a pitchers fastball be to ...
A: josh, I'm sorry i don't know that average age for those who tryout. with 15 years old being the ...
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| Tryoutcamps | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I asked a question the other day and thanks for the answer. I did what you told me to do and now I ...
A: Robert, if it is being held my Major League Baseball then it is an actual tryout. as for the ...
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| Should i try out? | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Tom- I am 32 yrs. old and have been toying with the idea of trying out for a major league team. This ...
A: Eric, obviously you know that at your age, any shot you have is a long shot. you do have a ...
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| boston red sox | 4/28/2007 |
Q: what was the deal with the new pitcher from japan. i heard it cost millions just to talk to him.
A: Ellen, yes, the red sox paid Dice-K's Japanese team 50 million dollars in order to negotiate with ...
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| MLB Tryouts | 4/28/2007 |
Q: Hey, I have a few questions about the MLB tryouts. I am 23, getting married, and having a ...
A: bret, if a player is good enough, he can skip levels. management decides your skill level and ...
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| What to do? | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I tried out for the Rochester Red Wings in 2002, but I was too young and my arm was not fully ...
A: Richard, my first suggestion would be to play and gain experience. that's very important. but i ...
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| minors | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Do you know either a link or could you give an estimation on the average minor league players ...
A: lola, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here ...
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| Baseball | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I wish to meet with a pro scout in the Va Beach/Norfolk area to pursue a major league career. I have ...
A: Chris, i don't know why you want to meet with a scout. you should be playing baseball, everyday. ...
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| getting 1 shot | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering if you had a schedule or anything for some try-outs for minor leagues. I have ...
A: Brian, i have two idea. first, have you tried out for MLB yet? that's my first suggestion if you ...
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| getting 1 shot | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, I was wondering if you had a schedule or anything for some try-outs for minor leagues. I have ...
A: Brian, http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/about_mlb/tryout_club.jsp this is the link for this ...
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| The Same Question Differnt Circumstance | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 18 and Graduated HS last Year. Had Scholorships From Division 2&3 Schools Looking At Me While I ...
A: Brandon, it's not a question of would clubs be interested in you. it's a matter of whether or not ...
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| Major Leauge Baseball tryouts | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I started playing baseball when I was about 4 years old. After High school I was getting ready to ...
A: mark, no, there is no age limit for trying out. you've said all the right things. the odds ...
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| Baseball time requirements | 4/14/2007 |
Q: What are the time requirements (standards) that are used in college or mlb tryouts? Such as running ...
A: Rivhard, sorry but i really don't know what they do in these tryouts. if you're a pitcher, change ...
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| minor league baseball | 4/13/2007 |
Q: My Grandfather is being inducted into his High Schools baseball hall of fame and we are looking for ...
A: charlene, sorry for the delay. i replied to you several days ago but received a notice that no ...
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| Team Levels | 4/7/2007 |
Q: What is the difference between a "Low A" team and an "Advanced A" team? Also, if you don't mind two ...
A: jethawks, as baseball got more popular they had to expand beyond A, AA, and AAA. hence came levels ...
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| Minor League player transactions | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Mr O'Leary, I have a cousin in minor league system of the Pittsburgh Pirates. I can't find him on a ...
A: marvin, this is the time of year when minor league teams are finalizing their rosters. i didn't ...
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| no professional experience | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Tom, I have been searching the internet for months trying find baseball tryouts but every time i ...
A: Justin, I'm not sure what tryouts you're making reference to. Major League baseball conducts FREE ...
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| Tryouts? | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I am a Staff Sergeant in the USAF currently deployed in Iraq. I saw on the news that Military ...
A: Ryan, didn't know you guys had the internet over there. be safe and come home in one piece. I've ...
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| Minor league recruiting | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I know nothing about minor league baseball, but I have a 21 year old younger brother who was a ...
A: scot, all he has to do is try out (that sounds so easy). and it's free. next year's tryouts are not ...
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| Fantasy Baseball | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Tom, I am looking to start a fantasy baseball league not a business. I want it to be filled ...
A: mark, what you want seems very specific. fantasy experts may not want to join a league with ...
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| Fantasy Baseball | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Tom, I want to start a baseball league that consists of half regular folks who have a ...
A: mark, i ma little unclear. do you want to start a fantasy league with some friends where you'd be ...
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| question about a Brazilian baseball player | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Hey Tom, My father-in-law(Brazilian) know's a guy who's interested in playing baseball. He's 25yrs ...
A: chuck, honestly, i would speak with an agent. i don't want to give you incorrect information. MLB ...
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| Minor League Baseball Tryouts | 12/28/2006 |
Q: my name is Joe. I'm from Freer TX. I need to know what my chances are of trying out and being a ...
A: Joe, any one can try out, it's free. as for your chances of making to the minor leagues, i have ...
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| Tryouts | 12/24/2006 |
Q: How does a person become eligible to try out for a minor league baseball team? Are there public ...
A: Jason, the following 3 web pages should answer all your question. feel free to write back. ...
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| Independant Teams | 12/18/2006 |
Q: My question is how do we go about finding a independent team in our area. The only teams around my ...
A: Jesse, you may want to ask to junior college coach of any baseball clubs or independent teams in ...
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| helpful advice | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have already thanked you and asked another question at the same time I was rating you but I didnt ...
A: terris, if you're good enough to play pro ball your talent will stand out no matter where you ...
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| MINOR LEAGUE TRYOUTS | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I MY NAME IS TYSON.AM 21, I JUST MOVED TO PHOENIX ARIZONA. I PLAYED HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEAGUE. I ...
A: Tyson, you need to play for an independent team in your area. if you think you're good enough to ...
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| helpful advice | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am a 23 year old athlete who had my head in the clouds all through high school and couldn't choose ...
A: terris, i don't know the answer to your first question but I'm sure if you called any baseball ...
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| minor league protected players | 12/13/2006 |
Q: i have a son in law that was just taken in the triple A rule 5 draft. he was supposely on his teams ...
A: Brian, i have a feeling I'm not going to answer all your questions completely. if not, then just ...
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| minor league baseball | 12/9/2006 |
Q: he just graduated high school and is a great baseball player . he missed the summer tryouts due to ...
A: Richard, there are no tryouts in the off season. i don't know the weather where you live but i ...
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| Baseball tryouts | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I just turned 22 yrs. old in September and I love the game of baseball.I've been playing the game ...
A: Aaron, i don't know of any hardball teams on the north east coast during this time of the year. ...
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| Professional Baseball | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Would it be worth my time and effort to pursue a dream and rid myself of regret for not giving it my ...
A: David, that's funny you should phrase your question that way. about once every 10 days i get the ...
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| 27 YRS OLD | 11/23/2006 |
Q: Tom, I would like to know what are my chances of making it to the pro's if I am a 27 yrs old RHP ...
A: Ramon, first, being pro and playing MLB are different. minor league players are pros. you have a ...
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| I'm looking for a minor league try out | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently looking at to try and pursue a career in baseball. I ...
A: jack, i have provided 2 web pages for you to look at. unfortunately, there are no open MLB tryouts ...
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| how! | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I am a left handed pitcher with ok velocity and nasty junk pitches. I couldn't go back to school, ...
A: frank, there are free tryouts with major league teams throughout the country although they don't ...
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| making the Show | 11/15/2006 |
Q: What is the easiest position to make in the big league? Does everyone try out as in fielders and ...
A: Curtis, let me rephrase your question. the easiest way to the majors is by being a catcher. so few ...
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| MLB TRYOUT | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I AM 18 YRS OLD, IM A LEFT HANDED PITCHER, I THROW THREE PITCHES, FASTBALL, SLIDER, AND A CHANGE UP. ...
A: Alex, why don't you try to gain as much as you can without affecting your control. also, don't ...
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| major leaguer's son | 11/6/2006 |
Q: After Tommy John surgery, what are you hearing about Cleveland Indians former #1 pick J.D. Martin's ...
A: brad jd pitching well coming off his injury although he only threw for 44 innings. i don't don't ...
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| What should I do???? | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I played college baseball as a four year starter at third base. I put up good numbers in college ...
A: homer, to be perfectly honest with you, the odds are not very good. you're too old. not to say that ...
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| lying about age | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I was recently at a tryout, and one of the scouts told us about a guy that was signed to the ...
A: Chris, the bottom line is (as you know) money. if he's talented enough, he'll still get a chance ...
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| Am I too too old? | 11/1/2006 |
Q: You mean not good for majors is Major LB? So I should give up dreaming to pitch in Major LB? I think ...
A: fenway, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. ...
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| Minor League Tryouts | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Do independent leaguers get paid and are they easier to make than minor single A. I also read ...
A: kyle, acording to the definition of an "independent" league, they do get paid. it's a league, like ...
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| al liska | 10/25/2006 |
Q: was someone with a name like Al Liska. do u know if this was an actual player. she says he played ...
A: jimmy, i receive several questions like yours looking to research some one who played in the ...
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| tryout camp | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I played ball in junior high and my freshman year and after that I sorta gave up on my dream. I,m ...
A: michael, the odds aren't very good to begin with. most guys who have the talent to at least play ...
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| Too late for College/Pro (25) | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Tom, I've spent the last 4, almost 5 years away from baseball. I played in a men's league this ...
A: james, i'll be blunt. you don't have the same potential you did due to your age. if you have the ...
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| Pitching | 10/4/2006 |
Q: How exactly do you pitch a curveball? Thank you.
A: tj i stuggled with that for a long time when i was young. reading books didn't help me at all. then ...
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| Need lots of coaching Minor league | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 19 year old college student and I have a rather ridiculous question. For whatever reason, i ...
A: alex, to be honest with you, the odds are not good for you. you're 25 years old, you haven't ...
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| playing in the big leagues | 9/27/2006 |
Q: i am 22 and out of shape. when i was about 17 i was a good ball player but i never played on any ...
A: teddy, trying out for major league league baseball is a dream to many. if that is your dream then ...
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| Minor League Salaries | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Yeah. You got it. I'm a soccer mom. No, seriously, I just want to be educated. My youngster just ...
A: cindy, it doesn't sound like your son has the talent to negotiate a contract. if he does make a ...
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| is it to late | 9/8/2006 |
Q: Tom Hey man i have been out of the game for two years. I was told by a major league scout to go ...
A: chris, of course you are not to old for a second chance. simply put, for pitchers you are most ...
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| when they start scouting | 9/6/2006 |
Q: ok im a sophmore in high school and i think i could be a minor league middle infielder or play at ...
A: wesley, well, the better you are the quicker they will hear about you and scout you. obviously, ...
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| play-offs | 8/29/2006 |
Q: i'm writing to you because you apparently are up-to-date on baseball and i would like to know what ...
A: flip, since you asked... AL east: yankees AL central: detroit AL west: oakland AL wild card: ...
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| Tryouts. | 8/28/2006 |
Q: How can I go about trying out for some sort of Independant league?
A: seth, i don't know where you live but go where the baseball diamonds are in your area. ask around: ...
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| Tryouts? | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I've been surfing the net for tryouts for pitchers this year, and not been to sucessful in doing so. ...
A: seth, i think what you're looking for is a tryout for major league baseball. take a look at these ...
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| non coached | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING WHAT THE ODDS ARE OF SOMEONE THAT HAS RAW TALENT AND HAS NEVER BEEN COACHED MAKING ...
A: bryce, to be honest with you, the odds are not very good to make it to the bigs. but if you have ...
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| tryouts | 8/18/2006 |
Q: my fiance has played baseball up until highschool. He has currently been getting back into shape ...
A: melissa, these two web sites should answer all your questions. if not, write back and i'll help ...
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| Getting back into baseball. | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I want to start off by saying having just discovered this site your answers to other questions have ...
A: keith, major league tryouts are open to anyone regardless of age. of course, a 16 year old has ...
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| Tryouts!! | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I was interested in finding out the tryout dates for a few farm teams in my area. I know they are ...
A: ken, if you are looking to try out for a major league team take a look at these web sites. if you ...
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| ball movement | 7/28/2006 |
Q: Tom Hey man i have a question about ball movement on the fast ball. I have heard about the ...
A: chris, i wish it were that simple. if you're playing right now the easiest thing to tell you to ...
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| Can you Help?? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Tom, hi, my name is Brandon LaBrec. I am a twenty-one year old and I played baseball for years. I ...
A: brandon, if you truely have the desire there are several things you need to do right away. first, ...
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| what to expect | 7/23/2006 |
Q: howdy there i was just wondering what to expect as far as drills, routines and whatnot when ...
A: daniel, you know what? i sent an e-mail to minor league baseball and asked them exectly what ...
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| 30's White Sox farm team | 6/27/2006 |
Q: My grandfather was a great ballplayer, or so I have heard. His name is Henry Glombicki and he was ...
A: gina, i'm sorry gina i don't think i can do that for you. about 2 years ago i was asked a similar ...
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| baseball | 6/23/2006 |
Q: How can i gain more exposure for myself, so that i can one day play pro ball?
A: michael, exposure is a thing of the past. there's too much money to be made off you if you're that ...
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| tryouts for pitchers | 6/23/2006 |
Q: i was wondering when tryouts were held and where i live,in a small town,and pitching is my life and ...
A: david, if you are looking to try out for a major league team take a look at these web sites. if ...
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| Minors to Majors | 6/22/2006 |
Q: What do you believe is the percentage of minor league players to actually make it to the majors? ...
A: brandie, probably less than 10% make it to "the show." yes, if a player is that good, he can skip ...
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| Catcher looking for a job | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I am a Vet of our war in Iraq with a Fully Honerable Discharge. I played baseball in High School as ...
A: Justin, it sounds like you had two minor league tryouts. from what you've explained, that's what ...
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| Rookie Ball | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have a friend (Dan Leatherman-pitcher) who was just picked up by the Braves and assigned to the ...
A: Seth, yes, the gulf coast league is considered rookie ball. and yes, it's a step below A ball. ...
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| minor league baseball salaries | 6/19/2006 |
Q: What does he average minor league player earn per year? At all levels. Do not include bonuses.
A: carl, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here ...
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| Do you have to stand out? | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if the scouts at tryouts are just looking for players who have awsome talent, or are ...
A: brian, to be honest with you, most of the players already in the minors have good fundamentals. ...
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| tryouts | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I've been playing baseball since i was 3, and i would like to tryout and see if i got what it takes ...
A: donald check out the links below. i'm sure you'll find all the information you can handle. thanks ...
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| pricecheck on a tryout | 6/8/2006 |
Q: i read one of the previous posts that these baseball camps cost ~$1795. im 21 years old, and barely ...
A: brandon, you don't have to go to a try out camp in order to prepare yourself for a tryout. AND, ...
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| minor league baseball | 6/8/2006 |
Q: how would i qualify for minorleague try outs because i dont play on my high school team but i do ...
A: eliot, you don't qualify. it's free for everyone. check out the links below. i'm sure you'll find ...
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| Salary | 6/7/2006 |
Q: How much does minor league baseball players make?
A: kk Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here are ...
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| minor leauge tryouts | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I was woundering how i would qualify for a minor leauge tryout. do i just call a number and show up ...
A: rob, you don't qualify. it's free for everyone. check out the links below. i'm sure you'll find ...
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| One more thing | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Tom: I have been an all around athlete since I was 7years old (Basketball, Baseball, and Football). ...
A: preston, it doesn't all depend on your performance but obviously if you scout two guys with equal ...
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| Minor League Baseball Salaries | 5/25/2006 |
Q: What is the average salary for a minor league baseball player? What does the highest paid minor ...
A: julie, Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. ...
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| upcoming tryouts | 5/24/2006 |
Q: Mr. O'Leary, I am a 22 year old pitcher who has recently completed my eligibility at my ...
A: jon, The Major League Scouting Bureau conducts tryout camps around the country and can be reached ...
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| pitching speed | 5/20/2006 |
Q: i wanted to know wat is the average pitching speed required for a minor league and major league ...
A: nitin, there are no speed requirements. it's all location and command of your pitches. if you're ...
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| Minor league pitcher | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Who is the ambidextrous pitcher in the minor leagues?
A: stacy, first off, please excuse the delay in response. there are times when i don't get certain ...
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| independent leagues | 4/19/2006 |
Q: it's me John again. Sorry about not telling you were i lived. I live in El Paso, Texas. I have been ...
A: john if you've been looking for teams and have found them outside of El Paso but not in El Paso ...
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| Scouts Look for in Pitcher | 3/29/2006 |
Q: I am pithcer in an amateur baseball league and would like to know what scouts at these combines look ...
A: mike, if you want to be a professional pitcher your best assets should be location and movement. ...
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| minor league baseball tryout | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I played baseball my whole life, junior year of highschool i batted .373 on the season and .450 in ...
A: christopher, you absolutely could make an impression. why are you selling yourself short before ...
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| Baseball tryouts | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I am doing a PowerPoint presentation on Baseball and I was wondering if you could help answer a ...
A: tina, it's easy to try out. it's difficult to make it to the major leagues. The Major League ...
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| my brother | 3/26/2006 |
Q: My question is that my brother has gone to two tryouts now. He is a pitcher and for some reason at ...
A: Mark, first of all don't give up. Whomever made those statements to your brother is probably a big ...
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| Bat Requirements. | 3/21/2006 |
Q: Hey Tom, I was just wondering if there are any specific requirements for a bat in the major and ...
A: Aaron, 1) "I was just wondering if there are any specific requirements for a bat in the major and ...
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| Try out drills... | 3/14/2006 |
Q: Hey Tom, I'm a 23 yr old trying out for minors. My question is regarding the actual process and ...
A: Dave, I'm sorry, I really don't know this one. It's really up to the individual doing the drills ...
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| Baseball | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I've always wanted to try-out for baseball, but can never find the time, or better yet anyone that ...
A: travis, sorry if i didnt get back to sooner. i dont think i received your question. if you want ...
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| Want to make team | 1/10/2006 |
Q: My name is Ryan Hilton, and I would like to know how i can make a tryout around fort wayne, Indiana. ...
A: ryan, you asked me 2 questions. i am not familiar with your area but if desire to play that bad: ...
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| Age when trying out | 12/29/2005 |
Q: My name is Greg and I had reconstructive ACL surgery in late 2004 and am still recovering through ...
A: Greg, i've been asked this questions before and not by any 50 years olds. if you have the talent ...
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| My son is a very talented... | 12/2/2005 |
Q: My son is a very talented baseball pitcher. He has good speed (high 80's) and good location. He is ...
A: Mom, Sorry, I didnt get back yo you sooner. that's a tough one. here is my first thought: if ...
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| Protected Players | 11/23/2005 |
Q: Followup ToI believe it is so he will be protected from trade. He has just finished his 3rd year of ...
A: jay, i actually have an article for you. it explains exactly what you want to know. sorry it took ...
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| where to find a minor league team in my area | 11/11/2005 |
Q: im 22 years old and ive been playing baseball my whole life.i just moved to florida from new ...
A: nicholas, so you were under 16YO when you wanted to try out but were too young. now you are 22YO. ...
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| NYC | 10/3/2005 |
Q: In reading you responses, I learned you are in the NYC area, what independent leagues are there ...
A: noah, check out these links, then go from there. i don't know what neighborhood you live in. as ...
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| Getting back in the game | 10/3/2005 |
Q: Tom, here is the situation. I played ball from childhood through American Legion and was just about ...
A: noah, tryouts require talent. that's it. if you've got, they want you. it's all money driven but ...
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| Whenare tryouts? | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I am 18 years old and I want to know when tryouts are? I play 2nd base, and i am looking for CHANCE! ...
A: jerry, i can offer you a web sight which may help you and a telephone number. if the people at the ...
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| independant leagues | 9/15/2005 |
Q: When you say join an independant team, do you mean a team in the independant leagues not affiliated ...
A: ryan, yes, i intended for you to play in a leageu not affiliated with MLB. or even a league just ...
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| Tryouts | 9/15/2005 |
Q: I would like to know how to tryout for a minor league baseball team? I have been out of the game ...
A: brandon http://www.probaseballtryouts.com/ Tryouts are not held by our Minor League Baseball ...
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| Trying out for minors | 9/15/2005 |
Q: To play baseball is my dream. I can't imagine not playing baseball just because highschool is over. ...
A: ryan http://www.probaseballtryouts.com/ Tryouts are not held by our Minor League Baseball teams. ...
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| Playing baseball | 8/28/2005 |
Q: O'Leary. Im 19, i live in Derby Ks, and i want to play baseball. I had a chance to college ball but ...
A: Aaron, i have two bits of info that might help you. #1 is join an independent team right now. ...
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| Training | 7/31/2005 |
Q: I have a friend that loves baseball. He's great and knows the game very well, I think after a little ...
A: jenny, i have two suggests for you. my first suggestion is to have your friend join an ...
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| Im 20 years of age and... | 7/19/2005 |
Q: Im 20 years of age and 5'5 is that going to affect my chances of playing in the minor league's ...
A: Eric, fortunately for you, height has nothing to do with it. it's all talent. if you ant to be in ...
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| minor league salaries | 6/8/2005 |
Q: What is the average salary\signing bonus for a player drafted after the 30th round?
A: scott, i'll be honest with ya', that's one heck of a question, great question. this year's crop of ...
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| hey again | 4/30/2005 |
Q: I just sent a question earlier and i apologize for sending another one so soon lol. But i hear great ...
A: keith, you never said how old you are. but there's never anything wrong with paying in an ...
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| future in baseball | 4/30/2005 |
Q: I am a pitcher trying to make it to the bigs and i was curious if you know any great excercises that ...
A: keith, i appreciate your desire. i too had it all...except the talent. i still think about it. ...
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| Baseball | 4/16/2005 |
Q: My friend is 32 years old, he pitched in a semi pro baseball league in Mexico 12 years ago, last ...
A: alejandro, ahh, alejandro, one 96mph fastball does not a professional baseball player make! does ...
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| Tryouts$$$$ | 4/15/2005 |
Q: info on how to go about trying out, but there was one question that I felt was left out. tryout ...
A: blake, thanks for the question. the answer: it aint cheap! my info tells me it's $1795. yes, i ...
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| Tryouts | 4/10/2005 |
Q: I am very interested in trying out for the Aeros 2006 year and I would like you to inform me or send ...
A: michael, baseball is life. period. one piece of advice: expand your horizons. don't hone in on ...
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| minor league | 4/5/2005 |
Q: well hi my name is mark, i like to play ball alot i am 20 years old i kind of did not go out for a ...
A: mark, thanks for the question. first off, let me say that anyone can go to the gym and get ...
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| baseball | 2/2/2005 |
Q: what do schouts look for in a player
A: hector, without knowing what position you play, my answer is simply talent. if you are good ...
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| josh rainwater | 1/25/2005 |
Q: what's your opinion of josh rainwater, pitcher with Tiger's organization. In minor leagues, thanks
A: vince, it took a while to find out any info on your boy. he's not to high on anyone's radar. this ...
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| Minor league attempt | 11/18/2004 |
Q: Mr. O'Leary, I love baseball. I am starting to get into shape to make an attempt at minor league ...
A: Shawn, although i've never heard of it in 'the bigs,' i recently read about a minor league player ...
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| Minor League Tryouts | 10/25/2004 |
Q: I have never tried out for a minor league team before so I don't know how it works. But from surfing ...
A: anthony, you seem dedicated to to GID (getting it done). motivation and dedication are key after ...
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| How to get into minors or major leagues | 9/19/2004 |
Q: My name is Thomas and I have been trying to get back into baseball for about 2 years now.Im 25, I ...
A: Thomas, Thanks for the question. also, i must apologize for not getting back to you sooner. ...
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| john rocker | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I can't find any recent information on line about John Rocker. Is he still playing baseball and if ...
A: Dot, sorry, i havent goten back to you sooner. i've been working every day for the past week. ...
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| Minor League Tryout | 8/30/2004 |
Q: I was considering trying out for a minor league baseball team as a pitcher. I can throw a 4 and 2 ...
A: steve, don't ask yourself is it worth your time, ask yourself if you really, really have the ...
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| baseball tryouts | 8/23/2004 |
Q: Tom thaks for taking the time to answer this question. I know that your the expert in pitching, ...
A: mike, honestly, what i'd do is go to the biggest bookstore you know of (i live in nyc; you may ...
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| baseball tryouts | 8/22/2004 |
Q: Tom thaks for taking the time to answer this question. I know that your the expert in pitching, ...
A: mike, thanks for the question. you're never too old! if you've got the talent you're in. that ...
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| Minor league baseball stats | 8/20/2004 |
Q: I ran across this web site on a search for players stats. I am looking for stats on my Grandfather. ...
A: John, i emailed some one who works for minor league baseball.com. this was his response to me: ...
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| Getting fastball clocked | 7/19/2004 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for where I can go to get my fastball speed measured or where can I ...
A: Walter, You didn't indicate where you live but some college programs have radar guns. Allowing you ...
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| Age Limit in Minors | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I've seen you say it's talent that matters, not age. Is that to say a 38 year old could get a minor ...
A: joe, sure a 38y/o could get a minor league contract...if he has the talent. at your age they ...
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| Where to Begin | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I am 33 years old and want to start playing again. What type of league do you recommend I join as I ...
A: joe, sorry for the delay in response. i had passowrd problems. in my opinion, you just gotta ...
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| Scouting | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Tom, My names Rob Chapman. I am writing concerning my best friend Barry Facklum. He played ball in ...
A: Rob, When I get this type question i refer people to The Major League Scouting Bureau. They ...
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| Jerome Williams | 5/30/2003 |
Q: I know he's a starting pitcher and I believe he's in AAA (Fresno?) for the Giants. I wanted to know ...
A: Bryan, I have been following Williams closely for about a year. He's young so it seems the ...
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| Minor league baseball tryouts | 5/20/2003 |
Q: Tom do you know where a free copy of the current year's major/minor league tryout list can be ...
A: CJ, Actually, i dont know the answers to your questions because nobody ever writes be back! I can ...
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| Minor League Pitching. | 4/11/2003 |
Q: I have two questions for you, first off, I am a current High School senior and have pitched for ...
A: Noah, Thanks for the questions. The Major League Scouting Bureau conducts tryout camps around the ...
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| david kelton and rick ankiel | 9/17/2002 |
Q: Tom! Can you give me a brief summary of how David Kelton of the Cubs is doing? Is he nearing the ...
A: Kelly, First, I have to apologize for not getting back to you sooner. After getting promoted to ...
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| AA and AAA baseball | 7/13/2002 |
Q: What is the difference between AA nad AAA baseball? Thanks for your time
A: Kenny, The major leagues is the highest level of talent. The minor leagues are for players who ...
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| Minor league pitchers | 7/9/2001 |
Q: Who are the top ten minor league pitchers out there right now and who do you think will have a good ...
A: Phil, 1. josh beckett, fla rafael soriano, sea chris narveson, stl marlon byrd, phi ty howington, ...
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| Boston Prospects | 6/16/2001 |
Q: Can you give me scouting reports on Red Sox pitching prospects Byeong An, Jorge De La Rosa, Casey ...
A: Brian, I'll break up my opinion into two categories. The players will make it to the majors, or ...
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| outfielders | 3/18/2001 |
Q: I know you concintrate on pitchers but I was wondering if you could give me a list of last years ...
A: Anne Marie, I looked a number of places which have Mets' minor league rosters. None of them are ...
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