Twoboys posted:Whoa
The number of HS baseball players is almost 489,000.
FROM THE NCAA (from 2015-2016 numbers)
High School Participants NCAA Participants Overall % HS to NCAA % HS to NCAA Division I % HS to NCAA Division II % HS to NCAA Division III Baseball 488,815 34,554 7.1% 2.1% 2.2% 2.8%
So while those going on to play in college (at D1, D2 or D3 level) are not necessarily the TOP 7.1% capability wise as there are other factors at play, it is still a fact that 93% or so of HS players DO NOT play collegiately.
I therefore believe it is a big jump to say that most HS players could play. Most do not because most can't. There are exceptions of poor programs, coaches who take any warm body with a checkbook, etc. But these numbers are facts and speak for themselves.
FYI the percentages are even lower for womens softball.
Also need to consider that some players will not be academically eligible as well.