Sage advice well received. Thanks to all.
Regarding a few questions:
PWO has JV and V team; no transfers; not a big roster. most freshmen on JV. Told would be V SS (grain of salt); may pitch but tough to keep working as two way. Think def enticing as really wants to keep hitting. School is an OK fit. Not all boxes checked. And the religious part may be too much. Really just wants a place that will help him develop.
BUT pitching is where most of his coaches have told him is his path. Pitched this week - Pro scout talked to HS coach - asked what he was doing next year; he likes his pitching, but needs velo. Top 86 FB.
I always thought go where the coach likes you, but good point that can change rapidly.
Objectives if gap year - def get velo up. He has a training facility that he works on pitching, hitting and weights. has separate speed coach. not cheap and will get j-o-b. Can get same at JUCO? as POW? Grades are good 3.5 honors. Hasn't applied anywhere. Purely baseball driven. Wants to stay in warm weather but would (probably) go anywhere.
Good problems.