Question 1: False

Explanation:

Without video evidence of your athleticism and abilities, coaches are unlikely to just show up at one of your games. Remember, coaches receive dozens of emails just like yours each week. The video allows them to get a baseline understanding of your abilities and whether it is worth their time to follow up and see you in person. For coaches outside your area, video may be the best or only tool they have to evaluate your abilities. There is no substitute for a quality video and the best emails will have a link to video and your upcoming schedule.

Question 2: False

Explanation: 

Coaches are recruiting baseball players, not filmmakers.  They don’t care about fancy transitions, background music, or how your video is made; they care about evaluating your athleticism and baseball skills.  As long as you can show your abilities, a DIY video is an effective tool to advance your recruitment. In addition to saving you money, DIY videos show coaches that you have the initiative and desire to work hard and invest in your future.

Question 3: True

Explanation:

Absolutely!  A skills recruiting video can give coaches valuable information about your pitching, hitting, fielding, and athleticism.  At the very least, it can give them enough information to decide whether they want to request game footage or come see you in person.