Are my chances of getting signed here any better than they are in the US? - Page 2

Hillbilly · #11 10-18-2009, 06:18 PM

And where were you going to college?
Obviously not an SEC school or Pacific 10....

You have a great body, for football, basket ball or baseball, even volleyball...so make it get you an education. I do not see much brains there...all this interest in getting video games cheaply, in getting things you "want" from the states, poor baby...

You are too old for the big bonus, so get a grip and get an education...

When you get recruited, you come back and tell me to eat "it"...and I will bow to your superior wisdom and good fortune, maybe even ask you for an autograph...but check it out , like I said before,,,,it is not easy...

HB

JJBro1 · #12 10-18-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly

And where were you going to college?
Obviously not an SEC school or Pacific 10....

You have a great body, for football, basket ball or baseball, even volleyball...so make it get you an education. I do not see much brains there...all this interest in getting video games cheaply, in getting things you "want" from the states, poor baby...

You are too old for the big bonus, so get a grip and get an education...

When you get recruited, you come back and tell me to eat "it"...and I will bow to your superior wisdom and good fortune, maybe even ask you for an autograph...but check it out , like I said before,,,,it is not easy...

HB

I was going to a junior college in Sacramento California, in hopes of transferring to UCLA.

rsg · #13 10-19-2009, 01:32 AM

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I was going to a junior college in Sacramento California, in hopes of transferring to UCLA.

Junior college, did you say junior collage? How can you think that you are a Pro prospect when you are not even a division 1 prospect...Please go back to school and get your education kid. You sort of answered your own question when you said that you have been down here for 4 months and nothing has happened.Try geting yourself in UCLA and if you have talent at that level then you will get noticed..And whats p with the color issue? Scouts dont care what color or race you are, if you can play then that what matters.

JJBro1 · #14 10-19-2009, 10:17 AM

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Junior college, did you say junior collage? How can you think that you are a Pro prospect when you are not even a division 1 prospect...Please go back to school and get your education kid. You sort of answered your own question when you said that you have been down here for 4 months and nothing has happened.Try geting yourself in UCLA and if you have talent at that level then you will get noticed..And whats p with the color issue? Scouts dont care what color or race you are, if you can play then that what matters.

i can still get drafted from junior college. The junior college that I was at is well known for baseball there have been plenty of pros that got drafted out of there.

Chip · #15 10-19-2009, 11:11 AM

Funny, I just remebered the conversation I had with a buscone that I coordinated to look at my nephew. He told me that the best bet for the kid would be to get him to the States because there was so much competition here in the DR many very good players are overlooked. If I remember correctly, this guy is in the Mets or Phillies organization and travels back and forth between the States.

I'm sure I can coordinate a meeting with him again or a freelance gringo here in Santiago.

El Tigre · #16 10-19-2009, 11:37 AM

I have a cousin who is supposedly good (I have never seen him play). He went down to the DR for two months this summer in hopes of getting signed...it did not happen. And that's with a direct connection to Minaya (Mets GM) through one of my aunts.

I would advice you to go back to the US and get your education and at the same time continue your passion for baseball.

Not related but along the same lines...when I was in my early 20s I was 1000000% sure I was going to be a rock star. I had a lot going with a spanish rock band I created. I wrote the lyrics and music to every song. I was the lead singer and rythm guitar player. We had a big following. After 4 years of trying I gave up and decided to dedicate myself to my career after so much advice from close friends and family members. Let me just say that I am thankful for the advice. Today I am very successful at what I do. I still play guitar when I have the time and get together with some bands for jam sessions.

Good luck with your decision and wish you all the best.

Cleef · #17 10-19-2009, 07:12 PM

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I remember once, a few years ago, I traveled around the states with a good friend, 6/3 young, and he could hit a golf ball a country mile. We played a few really good courses,and on one of them he eagled a huge 5 par 18th hole...in front of about two dozen club members that thought he was Tiger Woods..Drive, a monster 3 iron to 25 feet and a great, curving putt...applause...HB

HB, i thought you were talking about me, then I read this guy could putt....

As to the OP, I'm sure you knew the answer to your question before you came to post about it. That being said, if you can live in the DR and play ball, while still staying in school, it could be something that helps you. I don't see why it could hurt, but DEFINITELY stay in school, jr. college or major program.

It would be hard for me to understand how you'd have any better shot at getting signed in DR; more competition, more nefarious activities etc. This only makes you a bigger question mark, than it aids you in getting any notice.

There are combines you can attend to get your name out there, and plenty of scouts go to Jr. college games (didn't Pujols come from a JC?).

ExtremeR · #18 10-20-2009, 12:30 AM

Hello, I have a brother who has a really good shot of getting signed and is the eyes of a few people so I know how the business move in the DR.

The first thing to look at is, are you really good? are you just borderline talent, or really good stuff?? be honest with yourself on that question, because in the States it is easier for you to get a college scholarship if you are just a borderline talent. But if you are the real deal, the odds are that you will get more exposure and more money down there in the DR. Keep in mind that in the US you will have to be subjected to the draft, while in the DR you are a free agent (assuming you have Dominican Citizenship too, if you are a US-born citizen but your father is Dominican, then you can apply for the Dominican passport and be a dual citizen).

I say give it a shot for a couple of months, if it doesn't work out then come back and try to get an scholarship in any college, you will get your degree for free while you are still honing your playing skill and can be drafted in the future.

Best of lucks.

ExtremeR · #19 10-20-2009, 12:34 AM

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just to add a few more details, I'm 6'5 225lb and I run a 6'6 and I steal bases all the time. Everyone says I hit like a pro but my defense is the only thing that's holding me back. I originally came down here as an outfielder but after seeing how big i am plus the fact that my throwing mechanic wasn't correct they decided to put me at first base. My mom says that I can always go back to school if I don't get signed so it's not like I'm just throwing education away entirely.

You have the raw talent by what you are saying here, stay till January, give it a shot, then if anything doesn't happen go back to the US and get that scholarship. But the risk is worth taking, remember to get your Dominican passport.