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PLAYER EVALUATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM. Mike Hill Head Baseball Coach Lawrence Free State High School. WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?. Permits coaches to make best decisions for their PROGRAM : * Who should make the team? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PLAYER EVALUATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM
Mike HillHead Baseball Coach
Lawrence Free State High School
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
1. Permits coaches to make best decisions for their PROGRAM:
* Who should make the team?* Who should play at what level?* Who should play what position?
A system provides your staff with the best insight towards making these decisions.
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
2. Permits coaches to make best decisions for their PLAYERS:
* What skills do I need to work on?* What do I do well?* Why am I playing this position?
An evaluation is the best foundation for having a productive discussion with your players
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
3. Permits coaches to properly COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS:
* Why can your player play at my level?* What are positive and negatives?* Quantifies your conversation
An easily communicated evaluation system provides coaches/scouts with your best insights
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
4. Permits coaches to properly COMMUNICATE WITH PLAYERS, PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATION:
* How could you cut my kid?* Why is this parent calling my office?* Coach: Why did I get cut?
A comprehensive evaluation makes the difficult conversations easier to have
CRITERIA FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVALUATION SYSTEM
1. Is the same PROCESS:* all players have the same evaluation
2. Is DATA DRIVEN:* It quantifies the evaluation
3. It MINIMIZES SUBJECTIVITY:* allows for opinions but from the same language
4. It is CLEARLY COMMUNICATED:* everyone knows what to expect
5. It is EASILY ACCESSIBLE:* can quickly and privately be shared with others
PROCESS
• Evaluations primarily are based upon the 5 Tools:1. Speed2. Hitting 3. Hitting with Power4. Arm Strength5. Fielding
It’s easier to explain and harder to argue with numbers
PROCESS
INFIELDERS EVALUATON:• All infielders {except 1B} at short
* 8 balls hit to each* 2 at them* 2 to the left* 2 to the right* 2 slow rollers
* All throws to 1st Base with radar gun behind
PROCESS
1st BASEMAN EVALUATION:* 8 Balls
* 3-6-3 double plays* gun behind 2nd base
PROCESS
OUTFIELDERS EVALUATION:• All outfielders in RF
* 8 balls hit to each – combination of all* 2 at them* 1 left* 1 right* 2 go get* 2 charge
All throws to 3B through relay/gun behind 3B
PROCESS
CATCHER EVALUATION:* Pop Times
* 6 on Monday and Tuesday* Wednesday as needed
* Receiving* As pitchers throw pens
PROCESS
PITCHER EVALUATION:* Utilize 3 mounds:
Warm-up mound #1Warm-up mound #2Evaluation mound
* Same catcher follows pitcher through* Radar gun at evaluation mound
PROCESS
PITCHER EVALUATION:* 2 sets of 8: – can ask for more
* 2 FB, 2 BB, 3 FB* 2 FB, 2 CH, 3 FB* can always adjust* use caution and be careful!!
PROCESS
HITTER EVALUATION:* 1 set of 3 bunts and 8 swings
* Coach Pitched* 1 cage for warm-up/1 for eval
PROCESS
RUNNER EVALUATION:* 2 60 Yd. Dash times
* only need to run once* begin on movement of runner* start from baserunning position* start on foul line* OF/C run when IF evaluated: switch
DATA DRIVEN
THE IMPORTANCE OF A DETAILED RUBRIC1. Quantifies and streamlines varying opinions
of coaches: good, ok, great, bad to a number.2. Allows a player to be properly evaluated
against his peers: 3. Grades players on a score of 1-8, with 4 being
the average, varsity, high school player
SPEED, VELCOITY AND CATCHERSScore Home-1B 60 Yd. Dash Velocity Catcher’s
Pop8 4.0 L, 4.1 R 6.4 & under 86+ 1.8 and
below7 4.1 L, 4.2 R 6.5 – 6.6 83 - 85 1.96 4.2 L, 4.3 R 6.7 – 6.8 80 - 82 2.05 4.3 L, 4.4 R 6.9 – 7.0 77 - 79 2.14 4.4 L, 4.5 R 7.1 – 7.2 74 - 76 2.23 4.5 L, 4.6 R 7.3 – 7.4 71 - 73 2.32 4.6 L, 4.7 R 7.5 – 7.6 68 - 70 2.41 4.7 L, 4.8 R 7.7 & above 65 - 67 2.5
HITTING AND POWERScore Explanation
8 Contact is always made with line drives being hit to all fields.
7 Contact is always made with line drives and groundballs being hit to all fields.
6 Contact is always made with flyballs, groundballs and an occasional line drive to all fields.
5 Contact is always made with flyballs, groundballs and an occasional line drive to the middle or pull side.
4 Contact is usually made with groundballs and an occasional pulled flyball or lazy line drive.
3 Contact is usually made but the ball rarely travels out of the infield area and is often popped up.
2 Contact is seldom made and the ball is often foul or rarely travels beyond where the pitcher is.
1 Contact is never made.
FIELDING SCORESScore Explanation
8 Ball is always fielded cleanly and proper technique is always used with an occasional great play.
7 Ball is always fielded cleanly and proper technique is always used.
6 Ball is always fielded cleanly and proper technique is usually used.
5 Ball is usually fielded cleanly and proper technique is usually used.
4 Ball is usually fielded cleanly and proper technique is seldom used.
3 Ball is seldom fielded cleanly and proper technique is seldom used.
2 Ball is seldom fielded cleanly and proper technique is never used.
1 Ball is never fielded cleanly and proper technique is never used.
THROWING SCORESScore Explanation
8 Ball always reaches target in the air, on a line, with excellent velocity.
7 Ball always reaches target in the air, on a line, with good velocity.
6 Ball always reaches target in the air, on a line, with adequate velocity.
5 Ball usually reaches its target in the air, on a line, with adequate velocity.
4 Ball usually reaches its target in the air, but often does so with a hump in it.
3 Ball sometimes reaches its target in the air, but often does so with a hump in it.
2 Ball never reaches its target in the air.
1 Ball never reaches halfway to its target.
BUNTINGScore Explanation
8 Contact is always made with the balls always being placed in the appropriate areas.
7 Contact is always made with balls usually being placed in the appropriate areas.
6 Contact is usually made with balls usually placed in the appropriate area.
5 Contact is usually made with balls seldom being placed in the appropriate areas.
4 Contact is usually made with balls never being placed in the appropriate areas.
3 Contact is seldom made with the balls seldom being placed in the appropriate areas.
2 Contact is seldom made and the balls are never placed in the appropriate areas.
1 Contact is never made.
PITCHINGScore Movement Poise Curve Change Control
8 Excellent movement with strikes Always composed Excellent movement with strikes
Excellent change of speed and movement with strikes
100% strikes
7 Excellent Movement Excellent movement Excellent change of speed and movement
90% strikes
6 Good movement with strikes Usually composed Good movement with strikes
Good change of speed and movement with strikes
80% strikes
5 Good movement Good movement Good change of speed and movement
70% strikes
4 Adequate movement with strikes Adequate movement with strikes
Adequate change of speed and movement with strikes
50%-69% strikes
3 Adequate movement Seldom Composed Adequate movement Adequate change of speed and movement
30%-49% strikes
2 No movement with strikes No movement with strikes
No change of speed or movement with strikes
Less than 30% strikes
1 Ball does not move No composure Ball does not move No change No strikes thrown
MINIMIZES SUBJECTIVITY
All coaches work from the same rubric and framework:1. Coaches speak the same language.2. Coaches look for the same things.3. Evaluations are not as varied.
If all coaches work from the same rubric, a more solidified evaluation will occur
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED• • • •
•Dear Prospective Baseball Player:
• • The following will be our guideline for the 2012 Free State baseball tryouts. Returning players are considered those who played in the
program last season. New players include all freshmen and others who did not play in the program last year. Please know that this schedule is subject to changes which will be noted on our website www.freestatebaseball.com.
• • BASEBALL TRYOUT SCHEDULE• • Monday, Feb. 27, Tues, Feb. 28, Wed, Feb. 29:• • INDOOR SCHEDULE: OUTDOOR SCHEDULE:• 5:15-6:00: Returning players in cages3:25-4:45: Returning players on field • 6:00-6:45: New players in cages 4:45-5:30: New players on field• 6:45-7:15: New players in gym 5:30-6:15: Soph./Frosh hitters in indoor cages• 7:15-8:00: Returning players in gym 6:15-7:15: Senior/Junior hitters in indoor cages• 8:00-9:00: All pitchers/catchers in gym 7:15-8:15: All pitchers/catchers in main gym• • PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH THAT YOU ARE WARMED-UP AND READY TO GO AT THE TIME LISTED! SESSIONS FOR NEW
PLAYERS CAN BEGIN EARLIER THAN SCHEDULED.•
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED• Thursday, March 1:• • All prospective players should report to the baseball office/locker room at the following times:• Seniors 2:45• Juniors: 3:20• Sophomores: 3:30• Freshmen: 3:45• • At this time, you will be informed of your status with the team in a face-to-face meeting with Coach Hill and the staff.
Those who make the team will proceed to check-out equipment. • • During equipment checkout, apparel packages will be available for sell from a local vendor. The packages will include
cleats, turf shoes, sleeves, socks, batting gloves etc. These items can be purchased at a discounted rate, but are not required. Arrangements are between the player and the vendor. It is suggested that a check be brought to equipment checkout and made payable to the vendor.
• • Also, contracts for summer teams will be given at this time. The full payment due date, unless otherwise arranged
with Coach Hill, shall be June 1.• • Members of the teams shall remain after equipment checkout for a program meeting. The evening should conclude
around 7:30 pm.
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED• Our intention is to let everyone know their status with the team during the meeting
scheduled for Thursday. Team practices will begin Friday.• • All outdoor workouts will be held on the varsity field at Free State. Indoor workouts will
be held in both gymnasiums and the hitting cages, upstairs, above the main gym.• • Remember, to tryout you must have the following on file at Free State:• A signed physical.• A signed and notarized proof of insurance and medical release form.• A signed tryout agreement.• A concussion/head injury release form.• • If you make the team, you will also need to:• Have a signed Code of Conduct Contract on file in the main office.• Pay your participation fee of $50.00.• Make sure you have your $25.00 activity ticket purchased.
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED• Friday, March 2:• Practice time TBA.• • Saturday, March 3:• Practice time TBA.• • You are responsible for knowing if we are inside or out. If you are uncertain, check the website,
www.freestatebaseball.com• • We will do our best to give everybody 3 opportunities to be judged on the following skills:• Arm strength.• Fielding ability.• Hitting ability.• Hitting power.• 60 yd. Dash.• Bunting.• Pitchers will be evaluated on:• Pitches: Fastball/Change/Curve/Other• Control.• Velocity.• Poise.
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED• This letter has been given to each player who turned in a sign-up sheet. If you are aware of someone who would like to play
but did not sign-up, pass on this information to him and have him call the baseball office. • • If you have questions, feel free to call the school. Information about items that need to be turned in prior to tryouts can be
directed to Deb Carpenter in the Athletics’ office at 832-6050. Other questions can be directed to Coach Hill at 832-6050, or e-mail at [email protected].
• • We look forward to seeing you on Monday, February 27.• • • Sincerely,• • • • Coach Hill
CLEARLY COMMUNICATED: Evaluation Sheet
• BASEBALL EVALUATION SHEET• 2012 TRYOUTS• • NAME: _________________________________________• CLASS: _______________• • EVALUATION SCORES:• • HITTING ABILITY: /8 PITCHING VELOCITY: /8• • • • HITTING POWER: /8 PITCH MOVEMENT: /8• • • • BUNTING: /8 CHANGE-UP /8• •
• FIELDING ABILITY: /8 BREAKING BALL /8• • • • THROWING ARM: /8 OTHER /8• • • • 60 YARD DASH: /8 POISE /8• • • TOTAL SCORE: /48 TOTAL /48• • • SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
Evaluation #’s: OUTFIELDERS# NAME YR HIT ABL. HIT PWR. FIELD ARM BUNTING 60 TOT. COMMENTS
801 * 12 5 5 5 4 4 4 27802 * 12 3 3 3 3 3 1 16 wild with arm803 * 12 4 4 4 6 4 3 25804 * 11 4 4 4 3 4 3 22805 11 4 3 4 2 5 3 21806 11 3 3 3 1 3 1 14807 11 3 4 4 3 4 1 19808 10 5 5 3 2 4 4 23809 * 10 5 5 4 3 4 1 22810 10 5 5 5 6 4 6 31811 10 4 3 4 3 4 3 21812 10 813 10 3 3 3 1 3 1 14814 10 3 3 3 1 3 2 15815 9 2 2 3 1 3 1 12816 9 2 2 2 2 1817 9 4 4 4 5 4 4 25
818 * 9 3 3 3 2 3 1 15
819 * 9 3 3 3 1 2 1 13820 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 minimal contact821 9 2 2 2 1 2 1 10822 9 2 2 2 1 2 1 10
Evaluation #’s: C and 1B
# NAME YR. HIT ABL. HIT PWR. FIELD ARM BUNTING 60 TOT. COMMENTS
201 12 5 5 4 4 5 3 26
202 11 4 4 5 6 4 4 27
203 10 3 4 4 4 4 2 18
204 9 5 4 3 4 4 1 21 good OF arm/good feet
205 9 2 2 2 2 3 3 14
206 * 9 5 4 3 4 3 1 20 good OF
207 * 9 4 4 3 4 3 2 20 80 from OF
208 9 2 3 2 2 2 1 12
301 * 12 5 5 5 3 4 1 23
302 * 11 3 2 4
303 * 10 4 3 3 1 4 2 17
304 * 9 3 3 3 1 2 1 13
Evaluation #’s: INFIELDERS# NAME YR. HIT ABL. HIT PWR. FIELD ARM BUNTING 60 TOT. COMMENTS
401 * 11 4 5 4 5 4 2 24402 11 403 * 10 4 3 3 1 4 1 16404 10 3 3 3 3 4 1 17405 * 10 3 2 3 1 3 1 13 2b only406 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 poor arm407 9 408 9 4 3 3 1 3 1 8 LH hitter/nice bat409 * 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 8 all over on IF410 * 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 ok feet/2B arm only: swings ok411 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 not bad412 9 2 2 2 1 2 1 10 no arm/some pop w bat/softball swing413 9 2 3 2 1 2 1 11 bp in flip flops
501 * 10 4 4 4 3 4 1 20502 * 10 4 5 4 3 4 3 23503 * 9 4 4 3 4 4 1 20 erratic w arm/good feet504 9 3 3 3 1 2 1 13 accurate w arm/ok rhythm: sb swing505 * 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 wild w arm/ok feet: ok arm506 9 2 2 2 1 2 No
Evaluation #’s: INFIELDERS# NAME YR HIT ABL. HIT PWR. FIELD ARM BUNTING 60 TOT. COMMENTS
601 * 11 4 4 5 3 4 2 22
602 * 10 3 3 4 2 3 1 16
603 * 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 good arm/ok feet
604 * 9 3 3 3 2 3 2 16 bad arm angle: Move to OF
605 9
606 9
607 * 9
608 * 9 3 4 3 2 3 1 16 good arm/bad slot: good pop w bat
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
1. Permits coaches to make best decisions for their PROGRAM:
* Who should make the team?* Who should play at what level?* Who should play what position?
A system provides your staff with the best insight towards making these decisions.
GENERAL RULES
30+ = All-State Player/Pro-Style Prospect25+ = Varsity Player/College Potential20-25 = Varsity Type Player18-22 = Junior Varsity Type Player16-22 = C Team Type Player15 - = Not Likely to Make the Team
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
2. Permits coaches to make best decisions for their PLAYERS:
* What skills do I need to work on?* What do I do well?* Why am I playing this position?
An evaluation is the best foundation for having a productive discussion with your players
BEST DECISIONS FOR PLAYERS# NAME YR HIT ABL. HIT PWR. FIELD ARM BUNTING 60 TOT. COMMENTS
601 * 11 4 4 5 3 4 2 22
603 * 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 good arm/ok feet
602 * 10 3 3 4 2 3 1 16
604 * 9 3 3 3 2 3 2 16 bad arm angle: Move to OF
608 * 9 3 4 3 2 3 1 16 good arm/bad slot: good pop w bat
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
3. Permits coaches to properly COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COACHES AND SCOUTS:
* Why can your player play at my level?* What are positive and negatives?* Quantifies your conversation
An easily communicated evaluation system provides coaches/scouts with your best insights
Communication with College Coaches/Pro Scout
# NAME YR VEL. MVMNT. CH. BB OTHER POISE TOT. COMMENTS
101 12 4 3 4 4 5 20
801 Recruited Guy 12 7 5 4 5 6 27
301 12 4 3 5 3 6 21
803 12 6 4 3 5 5 23
802 12 3 3 3 4 4 17
302 11 1 2 3 2 4 12
401 11 6 5 5 5 5 26
601 11 4 3 4 3 5 19
804 11 3 4 4 6 5 22
303 10 1 4 4 3 4 16
403 10 1 2 2 2 3 10 C team pitcher?
405 10 1 2 2 2 4 11
501 10 3 4 4 3 4 18
502 10 4 3 5 4 4 20
602 10 4 3 3 4 5 19
809 10 3 4 3 3 4 17
Communication with College Coach/Pro Scout
Score Home-1B 60 Yd. Dash Velocity Catcher’s Pop
8 4.0 L, 4.1 R 6.4 & under 86+ 1.8 and below
7 4.1 L, 4.2 R 6.5 – 6.6 83 - 85 1.9
6 4.2 L, 4.3 R 6.7 – 6.8 80 - 82 2.0
5 4.3 L, 4.4 R 6.9 – 7.0 77 - 79 2.1
4 4.4 L, 4.5 R 7.1 – 7.2 74 - 76 2.2
3 4.5 L, 4.6 R 7.3 – 7.4 71 - 73 2.3
2 4.6 L, 4.7 R 7.5 – 7.6 68 - 70 2.4
1 4.7 L, 4.8 R 7.7 & above 65 - 67 2.5
Communication with College Coach/Pro Scout
Score Movement Poise Curve Change Control
8 Excellent movement with strikes
Always composed Excellent movement with strikes
Excellent change of speed and movement with strikes
100% strikes
7 Excellent Movement Excellent movement
Excellent change of speed and movement
90% strikes
6 Good movement with strikes
Usually composed Good movement with strikes
Good change of speed and movement with strikes
80% strikes
5 Good movement Good movement Good change of speed and movement
70% strikes
4 Adequate movement with strikes
Adequate movement with strikes
Adequate change of speed and movement with strikes
50%-69% strikes
3 Adequate movement Seldom Composed Adequate movement
Adequate change of speed and movement
30%-49% strikes
2 No movement with strikes No movement with strikes
No change of speed or movement with strikes
Less than 30% strikes
1 Ball does not move No composure Ball does not move No change No strikes thrown
WHY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATON SYSTEM IMPORTANT?
4. Permits coaches to properly COMMUNICATE WITH PLAYERS, PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATION:
* How could you cut my kid?* Why is this parent calling my office?* Coach: Why did I get cut?
COMMUNICATION: Why you were cut/Your Son/Their Kid
401 11 4 5 4 5 4 2 24
404 10 3 3 3 3 4 1 17
403 10 4 3 3 1 4 1 16
410 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 ok feet/2B arm only: swings ok
405 10 3 2 3 1 3 1 13 2b only
406 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 poor arm
411 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 not bad
413 9 2 3 2 1 2 1 11 bp in flip flops
412 9 2 2 2 1 2 1 10no arm/some pop w bat/softball swing
408 9 4 3 3 1 3 1 8 LH hitter/nice bat
409 Your Son * 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 8 all over on IF
COMMUNICATION: Why you were cut/Your Son/Their Kid #2
401 11 4 5 4 5 4 2 24
404 10 3 3 3 3 4 1 17
403 10 4 3 3 1 4 1 16
410 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 14 ok feet/2B arm only: swings ok
405 10 3 2 3 1 3 1 13 2b only
406 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 poor arm
411 9 2 3 3 1 3 1 13 not bad
413 9 2 3 2 1 2 1 11 bp in flip flops
412 9 2 2 2 1 2 1 10 no arm/some pop w bat/softball swing
408 9 4 3 3 1 3 1 8 LH hitter/nice bat
409 9 3 3 3 1 3 1 8 all over on IF
A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM IS VITAL IF YOU TRYOUT OR NOT
1. Quantifies your opinions for less subjectivity.2. Helps determine who makes the team.3. Helps determine who plays at what level.4. Helps determine who plays what position.5. Helps a coach communicate with college
coaches, pro scouts, parents, players and administration.