Dilemma: My son, a 16 year old junior, is a decent pitching prospect and this has been evident when he has been on 13-15 year old All Star teams. Unfortunately for him, his High School team in all facets has not helped showcase him in the same light his All Star teams have. All this of course is proof that baseball is definitely a TEAM EFFORT. The HS Team unfortunately is playing in the wrong division and competing against schools that have at least 1200 more kids to pool a team together. They had a chance to drop a division... but for some reason the coach didn't take it.
Fortunately my son has a good head on his shoulder, and I have kept him thinking positive - do your job -- support your teammates, even after his team falters big in support at the plate or on the field.
Besides the obvious of moving out of town so he can attend another school (or dropping $ on a private school)... do scouts see Talent on Bad Teams??? Any advice besides the obvious? The HS Season is still young, my son is still trying to get the players to rally. My son does have Legion to play for next... and then he will trying out for a local Showcase league that competes in amongst other state teams... so I have hope that someone sees a Diamond in the Rough.
Your thoughts greatly appreciated.
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