Good feedback and I hope those that posted who made the Academic tryouts will try again as Seniors next Fall. Remember, by October of Senior year, coaches at the academic schools are scouring to find players who can not only play, but have the academic credentials to be serious candidates for admission at their schools. By October of Senior year, the kids have three years of grades, likely have their senior year classes set, and will have their SAT and/or ACT test scores set.
When my 2017 played in the Senior Academic Game, there were 50 or more coaches scouting the game, and I think there were more than 75 at the tryouts that morning. That is a great recruiting opportunity for a non-committed senior who can not only likely meet the admissions criteria, but may also be able to handle the rough workload of academics at a tough school and playing baseball. So while it may not have led to much as a Junior, interest and chances may be better as a Senior.