ALL STAR CAMP II—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you explain what is on the video clips that each camper receives?
The past three years this was an al` a carte item, but after seeing the results,
we realized we had a very powerful teaching tool. In our opinion, everyone
in camp could benefit from seeing video clips of themselves in camp, so we
made it part of the total camp fee. (A person is 12 times more likely to learn
it if they see it and hear it, rather than just hear it.) With that in mind, we
provide video clips of your various athletic tests (30 and 60-yard dash, 20yard shuttle, vertical jump and med ball throw). In addition, various parts of
your defensive practice segments get filmed with a coach’s voice over
critique of what he likes and dislikes about your actions. We film and voice
over a couple of segments of your batting practice, and if you pitch in a
game we video one inning of you pitching and voice over part of another
inning. All video clips will be emailed to you after the camp is over so you
have a chance to review them multiple times.
My son is a 2018 high school graduate and is eligible to attend either of
the All Star Camps or the Future Stars Camp. What is your opinion as
to which camp would be best for him? The baseball is the same for all
three camps with a full practice and full 9-inning game every day. All of
them are very well done. The college coaches who work camp actively
recruit players they see in camp. But it is “our” opinion that when there are
players who graduate from high school in 2017 and 2018 on the field at the
same time, their focus is on the 2017 players as that class is the one they are
actively recruiting as this point in time. Thus, we believe that the Future
Star Camp is the best option for a 2018 high school graduate.
Do these other college recruit players from your camp? We get this
question a lot. Recently we recently sent out an email to the colleges that
have previously worked camp for us, and asked them how many of the
players on their current baseball rosters had attended at least one Stanford
Baseball summer camp. About half (32) responded and the cumulative total
was 117 former Stanford Baseball Campers were on their rosters. That 117
number does not include the fact that of the 35 man 2014 Stanford Baseball
roster, an astounding 20 of them attended a Stanford Baseball Camp.
Even if I live close to Stanford, should I come? Yes. Stanford Baseball has
designed the camp to offer both local and outside of region participants the
opportunity to demonstrate their baseball skills in as competitive an
environment as possible. Members of the Stanford Baseball staff, as well as
top coaches, will participate in the camp in some capacity. Players will leave
the camp with added baseball knowledge as well as a sense of what it is like
to be instructed within the Stanford baseball program philosophy.
What is your refund policy? There is a $200 refund fee for anyone who
cancels before May 1, 2016. No refunds will be given if you cancel after
May 1, 2016 (just for total clarification this includes if you have to cancel
after May 1, 2016 but before camp begins, because you became injured and
could not participate in camp because of that injury).
Will players receive any type of evaluation once they leave the Prospect
Camp? Yes. After camp, players will receive a comprehensive written
evaluation written by his team coach (a college coach) outlining both the
player’s strengths and areas that need to be improved to enhance his game.
In addition each pitcher’s game performance is filmed and he will be sent a
copy of that film.
Where should I send my completed application? Send completed
applications to: Stanford Baseball Camps, Department of Athletics, Stanford
University, Stanford, CA 94305. You can also sign up online at
stanfordbaseballcamp.com
My son pitches and plays another position. Does he get to do both at
camp? Our goal is to evaluate your skills and then give you our “best
guess” on what your baseball future might hold for you. The more
opportunities we have to see you perform the more it helps us in our
evaluations. For that reason please be aware that if you have been admitted
to camp with you listing pitcher as you primary position you will get a very
limited amount of at bats during the camp (We realize that there are a
limited number of you who are legitimate prospects as both a field player
and a pitcher and in your cases we will see to it that you get a number of at
bats). On the other hand, if you were admitted to camp as a field player you
will not be asked to pitch unless your team runs out of pitching.
Can you describe what takes place in the practice segment each day?
Every day of camp there is a practice segment. Practice runs approximately
3 hours. One hour for hitting, one hour of defense, one hour of strength,
speed, conditioning. The practice segments are EXTREMELY important to
our evaluation process. For example, if you are an infielder you may get
only a couple of groundballs during a game, but over the course of three
days of practice our coaches will easily see you field 125 groundballs. They
will put you through all types of plays (fore-hand, backhand, slow roller,
etc.) so that we get the best feel for your skill level. I asked last year’s
campers to give me their thoughts on each part of practice. Their comments
are in PDF form under the Past Camper Comments tab.
Do I bring my own bat? Bats and helmets are provided, but many players
opt to bring their own bat and helmet. You are allowed to use wood bats or
BBCOR approved bats in the camp.
What happens if I get hurt or sick? A certified athletic trainer is on site at
all physical activities during the day. A medical doctor is on call at all
times, and a hospital and student health center are on the campus and readily
accessible.
We heard that in the games each hitter starts with a 1-1 count—why?
We play a 1-1 count game. That is each at bat starts with the count 1-1. We
want to play at least 9 and preferably 10 to 12 innings per game. For this to
happen we need you to get on and off the field quickly each and every
inning. The game goes quicker. We get more action. We get more at-bats.
Remember in most cases we will see a hitter two to three at bats and make
our decision. Our goal is to see what you can do.
Why is the cost of the Stanford All Star Camp Session I $950, and the
cost of All Star Camp Session II only $700? Session I campers are lodged
in the Stanford Campus dorms and eat their meals at the dining facilities on
the Stanford Campus. Because we don’t house or feed you in All Star Camp
II our cost are greatly reduced and we have passed those savings on to you
knowing that you will now be incurring the cost for your lodging and food.
If I was wait listed to the Stanford All Star Baseball Camp Session I or
the Stanford Future Star Camp am I given preference for admission to
the Stanford All Star Baseball Camp Session II? No per NCAA rule all
applications have to have equal opportunity to get into the camp.
Since campers do not stay in the dorm for this camp, can you
recommend a hotel in the area?. We have blocked rooms at the Sheraton
Palo Alto. The Sheraton Palo Alto is our host hotel. The Sheraton is a 10-
minute walk from Stanford’s Baseball field, Sunken Diamond. To make
reservations, call the Sheraton at 650-328-2800, and ask for the Stanford All
Star Camp rate; or you can book a room online at:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1511052995&key
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