Baseball Specific Resume Information
Baseball coaches are continually seeking athletes that are a good fit for their teams. Contrary to
popular belief, athletes are not usually found via scouts- athletes
are found because they took the initiative to reach out to coaches
themselves. If you are serious about getting recruited to play
baseball at the collegiate level, you must create a resume that
complete depicts the information they are looking for.
If you are already scheduled to attend camps in the future, give
them your camp schedule. Baseball scouts frequently share
information with each other. If they can’t get to a camp you are
going to, they may be able to send someone, or talk to a
colleague who will be in attendance. Coaches don’t discover
baseball players at camps or combines- they evaluate ones they
already know about. Get them interested in you by putting your
schedule on your resume and discussing it with coaches.
This also goes for your travel or high school schedule. Let
coaches know where you will be playing games. They may want
to come see your games or talk to coaches they know who may
be going- just like camps. Baseball coaches want to see you play
live. Travel teams give them a great opportunity to do so. Make
sure to include your schedule.
Baseball is a game of numbers. Statistics play a huge part in developing your resume. Include
measurable statistics like home to first-base, second-base to home, and 60 yard dash times, broad
jump distance, and max bench-press and squat weights.
Include your position statistics as well. Pitching resumes should contain ERA, innings, record,
WHIP, strikeouts, opponents’ batting average, and saves (if you are a closer). The most
important stats for hitters to display are batting average, on-base percentage, slugging
percentage, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, runs, and stolen bases. Organize your stats in
a table to make it visually appealing to a coach.
You should discuss your playing history in the introductory cover letter. Take some time to
describe your experiences with baseball, and why you are a scholarship prospect. The cover
letter allows you to set yourself apart from other athletes and be distinguished as a scholarship
athlete.
Placing a link to your online video on your resume will really differentiate your resume from
others. Pitches need to make sure the ball is visible from start to finish of each pitch so coaches
can judge location, movement and speed. Include different camera angles to enhance the video.
If you have access to a radar gun you should use it so coaches can see exactly how hard you
throw. Position players’ videos should be comprised of your best fielding, hitting, and throwing
highlights.