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Originally posted by RJM:
Nothing real here, just hypothetical. It could become real. I'm sure it's real for some.

The player isn't looking at baseball as a career choice. He's strong academically (unweighted 3.5 to 4.0 taking difficult courses). He would prefer to play D1. If this was your choice or advising your son, which option would you select?

** A top D3 program that's an A level academic school like Trinity, Hopkins, Emory, etc?

** A mid major D1 that's B level academically

Obviously the best choice would be an academically A level mid major. I'm curious what people think without getting into a debate of what an A level and B level academic school is. Please take the description for what it's worth.


I'm strongly in favor of choice number one--all pluses, no negatives.
Plus: somewhat greater probability of playing time
Plus: definitely greater probability to compete in NCAA tournament
Plus: much better balance of daily time devoted to academics vs. baseball
Plus: better education: type of school mentioned focuses on undergraduates and on teaching, not research
Plus: better education: fellow students (and teammates) will be considerably smarter and more motivated
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