how to become a professional baseball player

I didn't make it pro by a long shot, but did play DIII ball before tearing my rotator cuff. You might hear a lot of different opinions, but I would stress the pros of playing Junior College ball. You'll probably get to play both years in Juco, while if you go to a DI, DII or even DIII, chances are you won't even get a shot to really show what you can do on the field freshman year. All that depends on coaches, schools and playing ability, but I think it's better to be a big fish in a small pond for a while. At juco, you could start and if you do really well might create a bit of a buzz. Then, when you transfer as a junior, you'll probably get to start at the next college. All it takes is one really great year at a DI or DII or an insanely great year at a DIII school, and you'll draw some interest from scouts. But, most importantly, have fun while you're still playing baseball. Try not to think of it as a future job. It's really hard to make it pro, a lot of things have to align. Good luck!