On the online recruiting forms it asks for high school coach's name as a contact. When my son has sent out emails he doesn't include his coach's name as a contact, only his showcase coach and a pro scout familar with his ability. The high school coach is a bit of a wildcard. We don't know what he will say. He has put down players for thinking they are better for playing showcase ball when these players do not carry themselves this way. I would say all three are relatively quiet who lead by example of hard work and hustle. Has anyone ever had a high school coach hurt a player's chances if the college calls? Will colleges call the high school coach to see how the player balances baseball and academics or just go by the transcript? My concern is the high school coach doesn't seem to be on the same page as these showcase player's coaches in terms of college potential.
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