Determining Which Team to Play for over the Summer
April 29th, 2009 - byIf you are fortunate enough to have options to choose which travel baseball team you should play for over the 
summer here are a few questions to ask yourself:
1. Which team are you going to receive more playing time with?
The only way to get better in baseball is by actually PLAYING the game.
2. Which team is playing better competition?
In addition to making sure you are playing, you have to make sure it is against good competition. The best way to get better is to play against guys who are better than you.
3. Where is the team traveling?
The summer time is an important time that college coaches do their recruiting. One of, if not, the most important factor coaches take in to account is seeing you play in person. Playing for your high school summer team usually doesn’t fit the bill in terms of gaining exposure or playing against good competition.
4. What is your budget?
In these economic times this is a difficult question, but it is a factor you need to consider. Many times the more travel required, the more expensive the team is to play for.
Don’t forget to incorporate attending some college camps and making a few visits over the summer. If you are traveling to a showcase or tournament with your summer team don’t be afraid to stop by some campuses to meet with some coaches. Lastly, be sure to be pro-active in terms of inviting college coaches out to see your games.
