c2019 posted:Not sure if this is off topic but with since we are talking about a home visit, how important is a having a big name school (power school per say) that you have committed too play a part in getting the good money you are looking for? for example we had a local kid going to a good in-state school and some scouts said that it was a (weak commit) he ended up getting drafted for about $200k and his school being paid for.
does the school you are committed too play a big part on being drafted ?
It all comes down to the players signability and leverage, and the above that you describe indicates the player had no leverage and the team knew it. Just committing to a power program doesn't improve your draft status, it only improves the players choices. Having a large commitment ($$$$) gives you leverage.
Everyone feels differently but IMO, 200k as a signing bonus and money for school ( the scholarship plan isn't as wonderful as it sounds) vs attending a power program with a good baseball program wouldn't be a good choice for my son.