ETSU may not be the best program in this state, but it certainly a respectable one. The school is the biggest institution in the ASUN conference, they usually play a competitive, non-conference schedule, and were one win away from securing a NCAA tournament birth in 2006.
Yes, Coach Skole is a tough coach, but also a very knowledgable one, too. To reiterate what Jolly Roger posted, ETSU has had several players drafted in years' past and is likely to have 1 or 2 drafted in this years' draft. As the old addage goes, you CANNOT hide talent. East Tennessee State is in the process of securing their own on campus,baseball stadium. Right now, they play in the spacious confines of the historic Cardinal Park. As far as Johnson City is concerned, it is a great college town with lots to do (more than one might think).
LHPDAD, I would at least check the school out, take a tour,speak with the coach, and then make an informed decison based on what YOU have experienced.