MidAtlanticDad posted:His AVG/OBP is not top tier for D3. The NCAA website currently lists the top 200 AVGs and the #200 guy is batting .393. That doesn't mean your son can't play at a D2 or D1 level, but those are the only numbers you gave us. IMO, a great number of D3 guys could play at many (most?) D2 programs.
Assuming that a D1 or D2 is interested in him, that school must get permission from the current school to contact your son. Once he takes this step, his current coach may not want him back, so he should probably have made his mind up to leave before starting that process.
As others have noted, he will not be eligible to play during his year in residence (junior year). Transitioning via a juco might be an option, bit that would only leave him one year of eligibility at D1/D2.
I absolutely agree with the points others have been bringing up, but this stands out. He is the captain of his team & the HC has already expressed his commitment to him. If he gets a whiff of this then your son will effectively be done there. New list of over 1200 D1 players seeking transfers just came out. Please dont be insulted, but the grass is definitely not greener. He is actually enjoying his time & status at school. (Rarified air). Play summer ball and keep working. Best of luck