real green posted:Guys his scenario is a legit question. I pretty much think the answer is it depends on the coach. I know of a preferred walk-on to a top baseball program at a school with tough admissions. The player was recruited but they didn't offer a scholarship. They offered a preferred walk-on spot. This school is very hard to get academic acceptance. I don't think the kid would have been accepted to the school without baseball.
I don't know if each school has it's own policy but my son was offered a preferred walk on to a very good D1 program. Coach basically told him no athletic money for a couple of years but they really want him. IF son was able to get into school by normal admission route, there will be a spot on the roster for him. Again, doesn't matter what kind of walk on, must be a student there first thus get in on own. Coach did not mention, hint, wink or anything of the like that since a preferred walk on the coach can make it easier getting into the school.