Overlooked this thread, so quick overview.
Freshman son played JV all season. Had a good year. Really enjoyed being on the team. None of the parent issues many post about. Good time. Went undefeated in district, then season over.
Son and one other freshman got called up to varsity, both as emergency pitchers. Varsity tied for 1st in district with the #3 and #4 ranked team in state. We were ranked #15. Two really good starting pitchers, couple really big sluggers and then pretty average. Won some tight ones with pitching and clutch hitting. Won first playoff series last weekend, going three games. Son warmed up in second game, so maybe not as far fetched that first varsity inning could be in a playoff series. This week, we play the #1 team in state. We have a chance if our two starters hold up. In Texas, you have to win six 3-game series to win 6A (largest class) state championship. And then there are two champions for the state, they never meet. Too many teams. As it is, it runs until June 10th.
Son's having a blast "riding the bus" with the varsity players. Said the next day, that was the most exciting sporting event he had been a part of. Dad is enjoying seeing varsity baseball.
BTW, the state rankings of teams is far from scientific. No way they could see all the teams and really rank them. So #1 could be the tenth best in the state, vice versa.