High D1/ Elite JUCO First Baseman

Physical Measurables:

• Height: Between 6'2" and 6'6"
• Weight between 190 and 240 lbs.

Stats:

• First basemen interested in playing at the highest levels generally hit 5-10 home runs as a Junior and Senior in high school.
• OB %: .500
• Slugging: .750 (Minimum 2 AB's per game)

Coach Keys:

Elite first basemen are generally very developed physically before getting to college. The biggest factor in evaluating a top first baseman is the ability to hit for power and drive runs in. Coaches evaluating a hitting skills video of a first baseman will look for a short, compact swing, quick bat speed, and a load or hitting mechanism that generates a lot of power. Fielding ability is not as important for a first baseman, as long as he can make the routine play on a regular basis.

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Lower D1/High D2/NAIA/Lower JUCO First Baseman

Physical Measurables:

• Height: 6'0" - 6'3"
• Weight: At least 185 lbs.

Stats:

• Need to demonstrate the ability or potential to hit for power.
• A solid 1B recruit at these levels should have a few HRs and a lot of RBIs as a Junior and Senior in HS.

Coach Keys:

The most important factor in recruiting for 1B is the ability to hit for power or for a high average. While a 1B recruit at these levels may not be as polished, he should definitely show the potential to hit for power at some point in the near future.

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Lower NAIA/D2 First Baseman

Physical Measurables:

• Height: 6'0"
• Weight: 180 lbs.

Stats:

• Power Numbers: 3+ HR, 25+ RBI

Coach Keys:

First basemen at this level will possess some qualities, but not all of high level athletes at this position. Regardless, this is an offensive position at this level.

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D3/Community College First Baseman

Physical Measurables:

• Height: 5'11"
• Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats:

• Power Numbers: 2+ HR, 20+RBI

Coach Keys:

Like many positions, size is lacking for players in this tier. If they do have good size, athleticism may be missing or power. It is very important for college level first baseman to hit for power and drive in runs. This may be projectable for players who end up at this level.