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When it comes to evaluating baseball players, the Baseball Assessment Form serves as a vital tool for coaches and evaluators. This comprehensive document is designed to capture a player's skills across various categories, including fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching. Each player is assessed on a five-point scale, allowing coaches to quantify their abilities in areas such as mechanics, range, strength, and speed. The form also emphasizes the importance of attitude, focus, and hustle, which are crucial for success on the field. Additionally, it provides a structured format for tryouts, ensuring that all players are evaluated fairly and consistently. With sections dedicated to different positions—such as infield, outfield, and catcher—coaches can easily identify strengths and areas for improvement. This not only aids in team selection for All-Star travel teams but also enhances the overall development of players within house leagues. By using the Baseball Assessment Form, coaches can make informed decisions, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment for young athletes.

Document Example

Baseball Skills Assessment

Division: ________________ Coach: ____________

Date: ________

Page: ____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Player

Fielding

Throw & Catch

Hitting

 

 

Pitch & Catcher

Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

Infield:

 

Throwing:

 

 

 

 

 

Hitting:

 

 

 

 

 

Pitcher:

 

 

 

 

_________________

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Size: S M L

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Strength

1 2 3 4 5

Power

1

2

3

4

5

Speed

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Throws: R L

Bats: R L S

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

Contact

1

2

3

4

5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

Outfield:

 

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catcher:

 

Attitude, Focus, Hustle:

 

Foot Speed:

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Catching:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Hm–1B:

1B–3B:

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Arm

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

Infield:

 

Throwing:

 

 

 

 

 

Hitting:

 

 

 

 

 

Pitcher:

 

 

 

 

_________________

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Size: S M L

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Strength

1 2 3 4 5

Power

1

2

3

4

5

Speed

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Throws: R L

Bats: R L S

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

Contact

1

2

3

4

5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

Outfield:

 

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catcher:

 

Attitude, Focus, Hustle:

 

Foot Speed:

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Catching:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Hm–1B:

1B–3B:

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Arm

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

Infield:

 

Throwing:

 

 

 

 

 

Hitting:

 

 

 

 

 

Pitcher:

 

 

 

 

_________________

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Size: S M L

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Strength

1 2 3 4 5

Power

1

2

3

4

5

Speed

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Throws: R L

Bats: R L S

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

Contact

1

2

3

4

5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

Outfield:

 

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catcher:

 

Attitude, Focus, Hustle:

 

Foot Speed:

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Catching:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Hm–1B:

1B–3B:

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Arm

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

Infield:

 

Throwing:

 

 

 

 

 

Hitting:

 

 

 

 

 

Pitcher:

 

 

 

 

_________________

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Size: S M L

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Strength

1 2 3 4 5

Power

1

2

3

4

5

Speed

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Throws: R L

Bats: R L S

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

Contact

1

2

3

4

5

Accuracy

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

Outfield:

 

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catcher:

 

Attitude, Focus, Hustle:

 

Foot Speed:

 

Range

1 2 3 4 5

Catching:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanics 1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

Hm–1B:

1B–3B:

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Overall

1

2

3

4

5

Overall

1 2 3 4 5

Arm

1 2 3 4 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright 2006, Neil R. Bonner | http://herndonbaseball.com/forms/Baseball_evaluation_form.pdf

| (Rev. February 2006)

Standard Structure for Baseball Tryouts & Skills Assessment

This standardized format may be used for all outdoor baseball tryouts. This structure is designed for evaluating players for All-Star travel teams but can also be used to evaluate players for draft purposes within “house” leagues.

Using the attached Baseball Skills Assessment Form, coaches should score each player according to the listed categories of skills. The evaluation form uses a five point scale to measure the various skills that a player should possess in order to play baseball at a competitive/competent level. A score of five (5) points should be awarded for any skill which the player demonstrates an exceptional level of ability relative to his peers. A score of one (1) point should be awarded for any skill which the player demonstrates an extremely poor level of ability relative to his peers. Score two, three or four points for levels of skill in-between the two extremes.

So that the All-Star selection process is fair to all players, the evaluators should use the quantitative scores to select the first eight (8) players on the team. The All-Star manager would then select the final four (or more) positions on the team using any criteria he sees fit. Managers can weight the categories according to their thoughts as to what makes a good team. The following is a suggestion for a balanced approach: Using the overall score in each of the following defensive categories: infield, outfield, throwing, and catching, there are a maximum of 20 points. For the hitting skills, coaches should count mechanics, power and contact for a maximum hitting total of 15 points.

Coaches should add 1 or 2 points to the players with the fastest times during the base running assessment and deduct 1 or 2 points to the slowest players. Coaches may award or deduct points based on a player’s demonstrated attitude, focus and hustle. Finally, coaches may wish to add between 1 and 5 points for pitching or catching skills as these positions are very important to a team.

Format of Tryouts

So that there be a well defined structure and opportunities for evaluation, the league should consider structuring the tryouts as follows. Everyone should plan on the tryouts taking between 2 and 2.5 hours to complete.

T im e

Ac t ivity

5 min.

Opening remarks by All-Star manager and/or tryouts coach.

0:05

Explain format of tryouts, how players will be evaluated, and

 

importance of behavior, hustle and good attitude.

10 min.

Warm up. Jog once around entire field, then warm-up by throwing

0:15

to a partner.

10 min.

Base Running skills. Lineup players at home plate. Time players

0:25

on their ability to go from the batter’s box to 1B. Afterwards, have

 

them run from 1B to 3B. Allow them to overrun 3B as you don’t

 

want them to slide into 3B. Make sure players tag each base. Use a

 

stopwatch to call out times.

20 min.

Infield skills. Lineup players in outfield just behind the shortstop.

0:45

Each player rotates through the positions starting with shortstop.

 

Coach hits five balls to shortstop who fields and makes a throw to

 

1B. Hit balls to left and right to evaluate range. Then hit one ball to

 

2Bman who throws it to the shortstop who then throws to 1B for a

 

double play. Players then rotate from SS to 2B to 1B to home.

5 min.

Water break. Have players return to dugout for a quick break.

25 min.

Outfield skills. Lineup players in deep outfield. If using a pitching

1:15

machine to simulate flyballs, have four small cones setup in a

 

square approximately 50 feet apart. Have the player start in the

 

center of the square. The flyball should come right to him. He then

 

rotates to each cone position and moves once the ball is “hit”. This

 

will test his range and the ability to catch. After each ball the player

 

throws the ball to 2B who throws it to 3B who throws it to the

 

player at home. Players rotate from OF to 2B to 3B to home.

5 min.

Water break. Have players return to dugout for a quick break.

35 min.

Hitting skills. Have about 1/3 of the players in the dugout ready to

1:55

hit. The other players field the batted balls. Rotate players as

 

needed. Recommend using pitching machine for consistency unless

 

several coaches with good pitching skills are available to throw

 

“batting practice” balls to each player. Give each player 5 to 8 good

 

pitches. Bunting first pitch is optional.

5 min.

Thank You. Have manager thank all players for attending the

2:00

tryouts. Let them know when a decision will be made regarding

 

who makes the team. Let them know that anyone not interested in

 

trying out as a pitcher or catcher may be dismissed.

20 min.

Pitchers & Catchers. Any player that would like to be considered

2:20

as a pitcher or catcher should tryout. Have pitchers throw

 

approximately 5 pitches. Catchers should catch at least two pitchers.

Copyright 2006, Neil R. Bonner | http://herndonbaseball.com/forms/Baseball_evaluation_form.pdf | (Rev. February 2006)

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of the Baseball Assessment Form?

    The Baseball Assessment Form is designed to evaluate players' skills during tryouts. Coaches use it to score players on various abilities, including fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching. This helps ensure a fair selection process for All-Star teams and other competitive leagues.

  2. How are players scored on the assessment form?

    Players are scored on a scale from 1 to 5. A score of 5 indicates exceptional ability, while a score of 1 reflects poor ability. Scores of 2, 3, or 4 represent varying levels of skill in between. Coaches will total these scores to help determine team placements.

  3. What skills are assessed in the Baseball Assessment Form?

    The assessment covers multiple skills, including:

    • Fielding (infield and outfield)
    • Throwing and catching
    • Hitting mechanics, power, and contact
    • Pitching skills
    • Overall attitude, focus, and hustle
  4. How long do the tryouts typically last?

    Tryouts usually take between 2 to 2.5 hours. This timeframe allows for a structured evaluation of all players, including warm-ups, skills assessments, and breaks.

  5. What should players expect during the tryouts?

    Players will go through various activities, including warm-ups, base running, infield and outfield drills, and hitting practice. They will also have opportunities to showcase their pitching and catching skills at the end of the tryouts.

  6. How are the final team selections made?

    Coaches will use the scores from the assessment form to select the first eight players for the team. The All-Star manager will then choose the remaining players based on additional criteria, which may include player attitude and potential.

  7. Can coaches adjust scores based on player performance?

    Yes, coaches have the discretion to adjust scores based on players’ demonstrated skills, such as speed during base running or attitude during drills. This flexibility allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of each player.

  8. What if a player is not interested in pitching or catching?

    Players who do not wish to try out for pitching or catching positions may leave after the main tryout activities. Coaches will inform players about when final decisions will be communicated.

  9. Is there a specific format for the tryouts?

    Yes, the tryouts follow a structured format that includes specific time slots for each activity. This ensures that all players are evaluated fairly and thoroughly across different skills.

  10. Where can I find the Baseball Assessment Form?

    The form can be found at this link. It is important for coaches to have this form on hand during tryouts to facilitate accurate assessments.

Misconceptions

  • Misconception 1: The Baseball Assessment form is only for All-Star teams.
  • This form can be used for various leagues, including house leagues, to evaluate player skills for any team selection process.

  • Misconception 2: The scoring system is overly complicated.
  • The form uses a simple five-point scale, making it easy for coaches to assess players quickly and fairly.

  • Misconception 3: Only hitting and fielding skills are assessed.
  • The assessment covers a range of skills, including pitching, catching, and even player attitude and hustle.

  • Misconception 4: Coaches have no flexibility in scoring.
  • Coaches can adjust scores based on their observations and the specific needs of their team, allowing for a tailored evaluation.

  • Misconception 5: The assessment takes too long to complete.
  • Structured activities and time limits keep the tryouts efficient, typically lasting between 2 to 2.5 hours.

  • Misconception 6: Players are only evaluated on physical skills.
  • Coaches also consider mental attributes, such as focus and attitude, which are crucial for team dynamics and performance.

Common mistakes

  1. Incomplete Information: One common mistake is failing to fill out all required sections of the form. Players’ names, the coach’s name, and the date are essential for proper identification and record-keeping. Missing this information can lead to confusion during evaluations.

  2. Inconsistent Scoring: Coaches may unintentionally give scores that do not reflect a player’s actual abilities. For example, if a player excels in hitting but receives a low score, this inconsistency can misrepresent their skills. It's crucial to apply the scoring scale consistently across all evaluations.

  3. Neglecting Comments: The comments section is often overlooked. Providing specific feedback about a player’s performance can be invaluable. Without these notes, it becomes challenging to remember the nuances of each player’s skills during later discussions.

  4. Ignoring Player Attitude: Evaluators sometimes focus solely on physical skills and overlook a player’s attitude, focus, and hustle. These attributes are just as important in team dynamics and can significantly influence a player's overall score.

  5. Failure to Review Before Submission: Lastly, not reviewing the completed form before submitting it can lead to errors. A quick check can catch mistakes in scoring or missing information that could affect the evaluation process.

Document Data

Fact Name Description
Purpose The Baseball Skills Assessment Form is used to evaluate players' skills during tryouts for All-Star travel teams and house leagues.
Scoring System Players are scored on a five-point scale, where 5 indicates exceptional ability and 1 indicates poor ability in various skill categories.
Categories Assessed The form assesses multiple categories, including fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching, to provide a comprehensive evaluation of each player.
Time Allocation Tryouts typically last between 2 to 2.5 hours, allowing sufficient time for warm-ups, skill assessments, and breaks.
Attitude and Focus Coaches may adjust scores based on players' demonstrated attitude, focus, and hustle during tryouts, recognizing the importance of these traits.
Governing Laws This assessment form is designed in accordance with local youth sports regulations, ensuring fair evaluation practices in compliance with state laws.

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