What we are looking for here is what you would do or what you would council your 2014 to do. The only WRONG answers for the purpose of this exercise are "whatever my son wants" "or whatever the best fit is". Make a choice and defend it. We are looking at the best BASEBALL option. Money is not a consideration in this scenario as well.
Background: Your son is very good but not currently clear cut D1 player. Area scouts have said that he has D1 potential, but is not there yet, for whatever reason (maybe is only throwing about 84 as a RHP, or only runs a 7.1 for MIF, or is currently undersized/lack power). You believe along with scouts that there is a very high probability that over the next two years he could develop into a competitive D1 player.
Being drafted is gravy, sons only goal is to play at the highest level of college baseball possible.
You like all 5 coaches equally.
Which option would you (or your son) choose and WHY? These are the current 6 offers on the table:
-mid-level(outside top 50) D1 preferred walk-on in the Northeast
-Top 20 D3 in the SCAC. Son may not start for a year or two, but have the potential to go to D3 series each year.
-Rebuilding, but well respected, D3 in SCAC, son could start from day one at SS/CF/SP.
-NAIA in midwest, 20-40 in the rankings, potential to start varsity, but may play a year at JV.
-D2 25-30 in rankings, probably sit for at least one year. Roster is 40%-50% JC transfers each year.
-JUCO in AZ, will start at SS/CF/SP both years.
Both D3's have great connections to the top summer woodbat leagues.
GO!
Where he could play right away. Probably Az JUCO so that he can develop into a potential mid to high D1 prospect. 2nd choice would be the D3 in its rebuilding year especially if they are well respected.