How to Get Drafted in Baseball

Separating myth from truth about how baseball players get drafted.
Lately I have been looking around at different websites and a surprising question that has come up multiple times is "how do I get drafted."

With this question being thrown around on the web by inquisitive college and high school players, I have seen many interesting answers that are not helpful to anyone that wants to play professional baseball.  It also looks like the people that are answering this question don't know anything about the workings of a baseball organization.  I am not saying that I know everything about baseball, but I've played professionally for 10 years now so I've learned a thing or two about getting drafted.

Myth #1 - Who you know.  Just because you know a player in an organization he is not going to help you get drafted.  Knowing the right scout, coach, or high front office person might be helpful, but even this won't guarantee anything.

Myth #2 - Social Media.  Being a social media monster isn't going to help either.  Putting your videos on You Tube is just a waste of time.  When you jump from high school or college to professional baseball you are getting into the business of baseball.  Just like any other business out there, they want to be competitive and get the best employees out there.  Professional scouts are not looking online at facebook and You Tube to find their next 5th round outfielder.

Check out the rest of How to Get Drafted in Baseball at the Low Liners Blog.