Beyond the parameters of academics and athletics... Big city vs. suburbs vs. smaller town? *VISIT* the schools to determine if he would you stay there if baseball stopped. We visited 20+ schools with our oldest son his final choice was big city and it's where he's stayed. A shout out for Northeastern - HC/Mike Glavine is awesome (yes, that family). My kids played for him during travel ball. I don't have "college coach" Mike experience with him, but that's something that when you visit your son can learn from those that "host" him...