Player Evaluation
Youth Baseball
Player Name
Age/Grade
Position(s)
Date
Evaluator
Hitting
Mechanics
Contact
Bat Control
Fielding
Glove Work
Throwing Accuracy
Footwork
Baserunning
Speed
Awareness
Pitching
Mechanics
Control
Intangibles
Attitude
Coachability
Hustle
Teamwork
Overall Rating
12345
Notes
Player Evaluation
Youth Baseball
Player Name
Age/Grade
Position(s)
Date
Evaluator
Hitting
Mechanics
Contact
Bat Control
Fielding
Glove Work
Throwing Accuracy
Footwork
Baserunning
Speed
Awareness
Pitching
Mechanics
Control
Intangibles
Attitude
Coachability
Hustle
Teamwork
Overall Rating
12345
Notes
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Youth Baseball (Ages 8-12)
1 = Needs Work | 2 = Below Average | 3 = Average | 4 = Above Average | 5 = Exceptional
Hitting
Mechanics1=Inconsistent stance/swing | 3=Solid fundamentals, repeatable swing | 5=Advanced mechanics, adjusts to pitches
Contact1=Rarely puts ball in play | 3=Regular contact, fair/foul | 5=Consistent hard contact to all fields
Bat Control1=Swings wildly, no plate discipline | 3=Can place bunts, controls barrel | 5=Commands the barrel, situational hitting
Fielding
Glove Work1=Struggles with routine grounders/flies | 3=Fields routine plays cleanly | 5=Makes difficult plays look easy
Throwing Accuracy1=Throws miss target frequently | 3=Accurate on routine throws | 5=Strong, accurate throws consistently
Footwork1=Flat-footed, slow to react | 3=Gets in position on routine plays | 5=Quick feet, creates good throwing angles
Baserunning
Speed1=Below average for age group | 3=Average speed, runs bases properly | 5=Well above average, game-changing speed
Awareness1=Gets lost on bases, misses signals | 3=Understands basic situations | 5=Reads plays, takes extra bases
Pitching
Mechanics1=Poor balance, inconsistent delivery | 3=Balanced, repeatable motion | 5=Smooth, efficient mechanics
Control1=Struggles to throw strikes | 3=Throws strikes consistently | 5=Hits spots, changes speeds
Intangibles
Attitude1=Disengaged or negative | 3=Positive, coachable demeanor | 5=Energizes teammates, leads by example
Coachability1=Resists instruction | 3=Accepts and applies coaching | 5=Seeks feedback, rapid improvement
Hustle1=Jogs, low effort | 3=Good effort on plays | 5=Full effort every play, sprints everywhere
Teamwork1=Self-focused | 3=Supportive of teammates | 5=Encourages others, team-first mentality
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