@Francis7 posted:Thanks everyone.
Follow up question based on what has been shared here so far.
If you were a mid major D1 talent level player and were considering a D2 because (1) academically it was probably a better school for you in terms of size and acceptance rate, (2) it was closer to home, (3) you probably would play sooner there as opposed to probably sitting as a freshman at D1 and (4) it was a D2 with a current 10 year history of being a very strong baseball program (with some graduates going on to play professionally), would you only go there if they offered you a share of one of their 9 scholarships (meaning that would be a sign that you wouldn't be on JV or just a player who never suits up)?
I'd choose the best fit. What you posted are all questions that go into determining the right fit. Academics, proximity to home, size, baseball quality, and especially money are all factors that families need to consider before letting their kid decide if it's where he wants to go to school.
Also, don't stress over acceptance rates right now. Traditional acceptance rates do not apply to athletes. Do coaches prefer better students? Yes. Can coaches push guys thru admissions who would not have been accepted if they didn't play baseball? Also yes. They also aren't likely to offer a kid who isn't likely to be accepted. You cross that bridge when you get to it