Hey Wildcat... some great info so far... if you can share a bit more about your kid, we can probably offer up some additional advice with more specific direction that applies to him. I think I read he was throwing about 80 as a freshman P, which is good but not yet a D1 magnet. What are his other measurables/strengths? Is he a power bat? Hit for average? Did he play V and if so,how good is the HS level his school plays in? Does he play travel and same question? Does he have a major or career in mind yet?
You are on the right track with your thoughts that a typical HS sophomore won't be thinking of a college list with meaningful line items in proper sequence of priority and that it is most likely a player stays in his home state, so the best place to start drilling down. I'll wait for your answers before offering up more.