gitnby makes a very valid point with the distance from home. Our oldest son played college baseball nearly 300 miles away from home. This was a big topic of discussion as our youngest son was making his college choice. Not only did mom and dad miss seeing oldest son play, but I think younger sis and brother missed it as much or more.
Youngest son decided that playing close to home in college would be a strong factor in his decision.
After traveling all over this country to play ball in his youth, he chose a great school not 30 miles away from home. He gets the opportunity to play in front of friends and family when ever they choose to drop in and see him.
Dad thinks young son likes the potential life-line to be nearby as well. I know of many players that have traveled far to play college ball, I am thankful we will get the opportunity to see young son play nearby and often.