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Move to Cincinnati. Join Knothole. Graduate High School. Go to college. Join the Great Lakes Colligate League (hopefully the Cincinnati Steam). Get noticed. Drafted by a Major League team. Remember me and get me tickets for everytime you hit Cincinnati (or St. Louis). they sell batting practice devices to improve your hitting. i think joe mauer has given one his approval ....... try looking it up on http://www.joemauer.com
dont forget that joe mauer won the batting title in 2006 just watch the teams play I was in exactly your same position, believe it or not. I had never played organized ball until high school. I ended up making my HS team, mostly sitting on the bench for a year, then was the starting first baseman for the next two. A few years later, I'm still helping to coach that same team when I have the opportunity to get there.
On many teams, defense will come first, and versatility will help. Learn as many positions as you possibly can; coaches love to have options. Do plenty of throwing, develop accuracy and good technique. I decided I'd try to get on as an outfielder, so I spent plenty of time just taking fly balls and making throws. Watch as much baseball as you possibly can, and learn as much as possible. As it turned out, the coach at the time almost immediately told me to learn first base.
As for hitting, spend some time at the cages, and maybe even take a few lessons from a coach. Video also helps; it's much easier to see flaws when you can see the whole picture.
On defense, you want to show that you're comfortable making the plays; if you're an outfielder, develop good technique in getting to the ball, catching, transfer to the throwing hand, hitting the cutoff man. Work on ground balls as well. Learn not to misjudge fly balls. When in doubt, take the first step back, then come in...it's much easier when the ball's in front of you. As an infielder, take plenty of ground balls; work on footwork appropriate to your position (including middle-infield double-play work). Know what cutoffs you're supposed to make on throws from the outfield.
They'll be looking for strong fundamentals, hustle, and smart play. As a coach, if you give me a choice between a smart player with less in the skill department, or a more skilled player who just doesn't think, I'll probably take the smart player. They'll be teachable, willing to learn. Coaches love players who are going to put effort into it, are willing to learn, and are easy to teach.
Above all, hustle and is key. First and foremost, you want to be the one who shows up every day, and gives every ounce of effort; even if you're on the bench every day. Whatever the skill level, that's a player who's going to stand out to me, and will be very difficult to cut.
Good luck! Watch Majorleague or college games. What positions interest you?
1stbase- Pretty much have to be about to catch the ball
2ndbase- Capable of being about to turn double plays
3rdbase- Being able to throw to anybase and have quick defensive reaction for hard liners hit to y ou
Shortstop- All around good defensive player ( able to turn double plays or at least help turn a double play)
Outfield- Catching popups, reading how far or short the ball is hit into the outfield
Pitcher- Knows how to pitch (well duh) Fastball,curveball,slider,changeup,curve... (Not everybody has the talent to be a pitcher but if u like it, go 4 it)
Catcher- Can catch pitches ( of course) Can block the ball, Throw with acuracy to 1st,2nd,and 3rd.
I just started playing softball less then 2years ago and i am very good. I thought baseball/softball was stupid but then i started watching the majorleague games and got totaly into it. Good luck!
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