A lot of times kids will only play in 2 games, or 1. Many many times. Yes that’s correct, if they play at all, at least in D3 ball, they lose a year of eligibility
However, I could swear I’ve seen players transfer from D3 or D2 and get a retroactive redshirt when going to D1. Sort of a “oh, you only got 6 at bats Freshman year, we can get you a redshirt for that year”. Am I imagining this? Would be interested if anyone can speak to that.
In D3, if they even practice with the team once the season has started, they use up a year of eligibility
Its a rough world out there