2019Dad posted:Goosegg posted:Schools say they will either take the highest single score or some even superscore by taking the best section scores and adding.
S was told by Ivy coaches before Junior year, which scores would clear the bar. (30 ACT min.)
Goose, that's a good rule of thumb. Someone -- I don't remember who -- on this Board said that for a RHP, if your top velocity and ACT added up to 120, you were in good shape at an Ivy (e.g., 30 ACT and 90 mph).
2019Dad,
That was me. Just an armchair theory of mine, that an RHP with an ACT of 30 + FB of 90 = 120, and a ticket to just about anywhere you want. The Golden #120 is what I call it. It really is the number an RHP seeking HA-D1 school should shoot for, but not 100% necessary. Mine only got to #118 (sum of his FB and ACT) at the time of his commitment. I've seen other HA-D1commits (RHPs) with as low as #114 (based on PG posted data, could be old #s too) But the Golden #120 need to only serve as a goal, a target.
If an RHP hits it? Great. He can pick just about any school he wants. If he falls short by 2-4pts, he is still in a good position. #114 could mean 86FB and a 28ACT, still a good position for HA. D-1 or D-3 would then be question? But still a door opener at HA, I'd say.
Golden number for an LHP in D-1? #118? FB-88, ACT-30, or 87/31? These are just "door opening" or "conversation starting" numbers.
Now before someone starts poking holes in my theory, let me reiterate: these are just "door opening" numbers; this is not all it takes to "pick your school." I realize a 90mph FB is not the only thing being considered, having secondary pitches, pitchability, etc. is arguably more important, as is what the needs of team are, etc.
But an RHP with 90/30, 88/32, 92/28 will get a lot of introductory interest. And as Fenway points out, the earlier the ACT part of that equation can be plugged in? The easier life is for everyone involved, especially the RC.