Just to clarify, his doctor, college coach, and PT have said then WHEN he has the stength and ROM, he could participate in some no throwing baseball activivites. I am confortible whit all their credentials, experience, and looking out for the best interets of my son.
The point of my question was does anyone have any experience with the time frame, 8 week, 12 weeks, etc.
From a Junior5's perspective cathcing bullpen is a very important step. it allows him to get a feeling for the pitchers at time during fall balls when his school has a shortage fo catcher's (some play football). In his situation, When he gets healthy, he has good chance at being the 3rd catcher, which means he would travel as a freshman.
Mais- as far as redshirting. I dont think that is a plan of his. He wants to graduate in 4 years and play as much healthy basebal as he can, then move on the next stage of his life.