jamesb posted:He had 144 at-bats, the most on the team. Thanks for all the information guys. The bottom line is HE(my son) has to want it badly enough. I believe that he does have the physical and mental game skills, and if he trys out I believe he'd make the team. I know he is AS good (baseball skills wise) as his teammate who got the scholarship, but I don't think he thinks he's as good, and I don't know why as their numbers on everything (hitting, defense, speed, throwing) are almost identical. So I don't want him to waste an opportunity to play some college ball. I will get him out to a showcase for evaluation. Thanks guys.
Numbers/statistics don't always tell the true story. It's why coaches/scouts look at metrics for determining success at the next level. It doesn't mean they're always right. But slow bat speed and slow foot speed (an example) is a good indication a .400 hitter won't succeed at the next level. This is why you need objective assessments from honest baseball people.