cabbagedad posted:Six-Four-Three posted:cabbagedad posted:Six-Four-Three posted:Have any of you heard of players who were recruited to play on college teams despite hitting below .200 his junior year in high school? My 2020 has solid measurables for a DIII MIF but couldn't buy a hit the second half of the HS season.
Despite what most say here (that HS stats mean zero), it can raise a flag. But most college recruiting is more connected to the travel side of things. If he was with a good travel org, showed well for himself and has someone reputable that can speak to his abilities, in most cases, it won't matter. Also, if he is targeting D3 specifically, there are other factors that play in his favor. They recruit later, so a good summer and subsequently a good senior year when any recruiting schools may be inclined to keep tabs can go a long way. Also, with no athletic $ to hand out, D3's are much more likely to "encourage" as many as possible to be part of the program in the fall and let the players battle it out then.
If he clearly shows the skill set and has the opportunity to get in front of the desired schools, it is much less likely to matter.
Is he with a decent travel/summer program?
Yeah, he is with one of the better travel organizations in the Northeastern US, so that should help. The coach has an excellent reputation and gets lots of kids placed.
Then no worries at all! As "confused" put it, may just come up as a check box - son will want to be prepared to explain away but not offer up unless asked... something like "went thru a period where I hit everything hard right at people. I'm back to shooting gaps regularly with (xx travel) and both coaches will gladly speak on my behalf."
That's excellent advice. Thanks cabbagedad!