KidRock posted:I informally timed my 12u CF (2022) with an 8.0. He was 3rd in road runner in Cooperstown. I know he is fast, but we'll see what translates down the road. He is always the smallest kid on his travel teams, but always the most athletic as well. Right now he is probably 4'11 and 80lbs! Neat thing is that he is starting to hit with alley power. Repeatedly seen him make plays in CF unlike any other (really trying to be objective - his coach has said the same thing). Unfortunately, his 5"11 dad only hit his major growth spurt at 16...
The unfortunate thing is that we are going to have to make decisions about high school soon as his small private school that he loves has a very poor program. Curious if people think summer travel and showcases, along with private coaching, will be enough for the right exposure.
Kid, I wouldn't move your son, unless he REALLY wants to change schools. Most kids (other than the absolute stud outliers) need showcases/travel team exposure, even if they're starters in strong programs. My son's program is often a top ten state program and even the guys headed to div 1 had to do showcases and travel team events to be seen. Some non-starters are being recruited by div. 3s, just on the basis of their performance at showcases, since there was little record of HS play.