Hit Run Steal had a chance to sit down with Monte Lee-Head Baseball Coach at Clemson University to talk about recruiting baseball players.
Coach Lee let us know that it is more important to make sure that you are making yourself a better baseball player instead of being a "showcase" player. Enjoy Coach Lee imparting his wisdom and knowledge to all of us.
Highlights:
- :08 Earlier and earlier
- :16 Start identifying in high school
- :32 Be a good player
- :52 Exit velocity
- 1:00 60 time
- 1:07 Everything geared towards getting recruited
- 1:21 Pitch too much and throw to little
- 1:25 Play too much and practice too little
- 1:40 Fundamental driven
- 1:53 Being recruited the by product
- 2:10 Trying to turn kids into showcase players
- 2:35 Change our focus
- 2:52 Try to help us win
- 3:23 They are prepared
