@RHP_Parent posted:My recollection is that there is informal placement based on the previous year's or (in the case of freshman) summer's performance through a series of phone calls between coaches; the actual paperwork starts arriving around March. That's when they need to start organizing host families, etc. You'll see roster announcements starting then as well.
You are probably correct. Also to note many programs have standing roster spots to fill each year on different teams in same league.
As I mentioned. It comes down to relationships. So for example, if your son throws too many innings as a freshman the coach would have the ability send another player in his place.