The recruiting process isn’t one-size-fits-all — especially when it comes to position.
A catcher’s recruiting path shouldn’t look like a center fielder’s.
A two-way arm shouldn’t approach the process like a bullpen-only guy.
Yet most families follow the same cookie-cutter blueprint.
Here’s the problem: Coaches recruit based on positional fit, depth needs, and usage plans — and your son’s approach should reflect that.
Let’s break down what position-specific recruiting actually looks like — and how it can shape your son’s strategy 👇
✅ Pitchers: Command, Consistency & Composure
What Coaches Want:
– Repeatable mechanics under pressure
– Strike-throwing ability with intent
– Competitive mound presence
– Room to project (frame, strength, arm action)
How to Show It:
🎯 Use bullpen video with fastball command + secondary pitch sequencing
🎯 Show tempo, poise between pitches, and how he fields his position
🎯 Include in-game clips where he competes in tough spots (runners on, tight counts)
🎯 Mention pitch counts, recent velo growth, and development plan in emails
✅ Catchers: Leadership, Feel for the Game & Quiet Control
What Coaches Want:
– Communication with pitchers and infield
– Ability to control the run game (quick release + accuracy)
– Toughness and consistency behind the dish
– Strong presence without being loud
How to Show It:
🎯 Highlight video with game calls, blocks, throwdowns (not just pop time)
🎯 Include live game audio if possible — coaches want to hear how he manages the field
🎯 Mention relationships with pitchers, coachability, and game IQ in outreach
🎯 Coaches love seeing how catchers handle failure — show how he bounces back from passed balls or tough innings
✅ Middle Infielders: Smooth, Smart & Reliable
What Coaches Want:
– Athleticism and lateral quickness
– Confident hands and consistent footwork
– Leadership and voice without ego
– Ability to handle pressure and read the game
How to Show It:
🎯 Video with game-speed double plays, off-balance throws, and range
🎯 Show in-game awareness — where he positions himself, how he communicates
🎯 Coaches notice energy: how he reacts after a play, covers teammates, or takes charge
🎯 Mention versatility (2B, SS, 3B) and willingness to move for team needs
✅ Corner Infielders: Offensive Threat with Defensive Stability
What Coaches Want:
– Competitive, consistent at-bats
– Ability to drive the ball and adjust to velocity
– Soft hands at 1B / strong arm and quick first step at 3B
– Physical upside + energy to lead from the corners
How to Show It:
🎯 Hitting video with quality pitch selection, opposite-field power, and situational hitting
🎯 Don’t just show BP — show tough ABs, 2-strike adjustments, and barrel control
🎯 Defensively, show range and footwork — especially charging bunts and picks
🎯 Mention offensive approach, weight room habits, and commitment to two-way value
✅ Outfielders: Coverage, Accuracy & Instincts
What Coaches Want:
– Strong first step and route efficiency
– Confidence under the ball and accuracy on throws
– Speed that plays in-game, not just on a stopwatch
– Game awareness — when to take a risk, when to hold
How to Show It:
🎯 Game clips with throws to home and third, not just crow-hop bombs
🎯 Track balls in gaps, show range both ways, and communicate visibly
🎯 Highlight how he backs up plays and supports other outfielders
🎯 Include 60 time in context (does it play on the field?), and mention baseball IQ
✅ Bottom Line:
Every position has its own identity — and every coach watches through that lens.
Generic highlight videos and generic outreach won’t stand out.
But a position-specific, role-aware strategy? That shows your son knows how to fit — and how to add value.
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