My 2017 son, a lefty hitting catcher more-or-less has given up chasing the dream of college baseball. I was hoping he'd be tall, athletic, and strong, but he only got 2 of 3. He got the 5'10" gene that I got from my Dad. I also hoped he'd grow to be a good person with a strong mind and fine grades. He's got all that too. I feel pretty blessed.
So, after year-round baseball for many years, lessons, travel, showcases, my son was just about to get an offer to play for a really great in-state D3 baseball program. But the school is really small. In the end, he could probably play at many D3 schools but he wants, really wants, the big D1 in-state experience and that won't include college baseball (club is another story to unfold). He just applied early decision at my Alma Mater Virginia Tech. He's also an avid mountain biker and hiker so I really hope he gets in (I think he's got a pretty good shot). Sure, I feel some pangs of regret, but as long as he does not we're set.