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As JCG wrote his pitching velo would definitely put him in the mix athletically at Caltech.  Academically, last year anyway, Caltech wanted SATs north of 1400 (ACT 33 or higher), with 3.9 unweighted GPA, AP Calc AB (preferably BC), AP Physics C, AP Chem, etc.,  AND two subject SATs with scores over 700.  

Also, as mentioned above supply exceeds demand, esp in California/west coast.  You may already know this but there are only two D3 conferences (18 teams) on the west coast and only one conference in California-9 teams (a third of those recruit nationally, so your son might be a good fit at those schools). There are SEVEN conferences that have teams in Massachusetts, alone.  The numbers game is ridiculous in the west.

Something to consider: 3/2 programs that allow kids to do their first three years at LACs, and then 2 years of engineering courses at places like USC, Columbia, Wash U, etc.  That might be a good option for your son.

http://collegelists.pbworks.co...50/3-2%20Engineering

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