WestCoastPapa posted:Is there a right time for a HS prospect that has received some D1 interest to transition and instead focus on pursuing D2/D3 baseball programs? Is reaching out to D2/D3 schools while a rising Junior (2019) to soon?
Perhaps it is still early, however 2019 son has received interest from a few D1 schools (phone calls, speaking at games, one unofficial visit). The few coaches have been responsive and have provided good feedback, it just seems that getting traction towards a potential offer is difficult.
Any advice/feedback is appreciated.
WCP
WestCoast,
While I tend to think it is too early for a rising 2019, the real answer likely needs to have a reference point to the extent and type of exposure for your son, thus far.
The more extensive the exposure, with the responses you summarized, would suggest broadening horizons.
Less exposure or, perhaps more focused exposure, does not necessarily relate to staying the course. If your son has had exposure but focused on Power 5 programs, for instance, that would support he probably is not a Power 5 candidate. He may well still have D1 options with broader exposure.
Behind all of this, though, is the fact that our State has far more D1 players coming out of HS than there are D1 slots open in the colleges and universities within our State, perhaps by a factor of 10. If the goal of your son is to play D1 in CA. and he has had decent D1 exposure in our State, I would probably expand horizons, especially understanding the D1's in the WCC will cost anywhere from $45,000 to $55,000 per year even with 25% baseball money.