@DD 2024 posted:So maybe the question should be - what makes a D3 vs mid D1 vs high D1 vs pro player? One amazing pitch that can fool batters and a couple mediocre ones? Ability to mix pitches that all look the same at delivery? Change of speed? Two sets of pitches? Overpowering speed? Lots of height? Seems like someone should be able to draw up a matrix with probabilities.
I think you need as many of these as possible and some luck that they guys in front of you don't check more boxes. Ultimately, you need to get outs and be in a position to get the opportunity to do so. You can only control what you can control.
Talking to a dad on here the other day... both of our boys are freshmen at top P5s. Both kids were studs in hs and recruited well. Neither of us have any idea if our sons are even going to be on the travel squad, let alone get opportunities. They missed out on the "luck" part when it came to everyone getting to come back and the small draft last year. The boys knew what they were getting into, so now we sit back and hope for the best.