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Backstop22 posted:

A couple more thoughts based on your follow-up confirming TJS:

Is he working with any particular pitching-focused program like a Driveline or a facility that adopted a similar approach that focuses on getting the most velocity out of improving mechanics and physical training?  If not, look into what options may be in the area and ask any college coaches who they recommend he work with.  And obviously having had TJS, coaches will gain more confidence that he is working on his mechanics to avoid the stress on the elbow that could recur otherwise if he reverts back.

If you have already seen some velocity improvement, it might make sense to do a PG event now, get his velo marked, and then do another in Oct or Nov.  If he gains even 2 MPH that will evidence progress that a coach can rely on to project continued improvement by the time he arrives on campus.  There would be still time in his Senior year to attract interest, particularly for schools that lose some kids to the draft, don't make grades, etc.  Those PG player pages now track velocity improvement and he can send the link to schools he is pursuing.

Also, look into a way to get to the AZ Fall Senior classic.  That is a heavily attended event by coaches from all over the country scouting uncommitted seniors (including some D1s).  Even better if he could qualify for the Academic Showcase--there were literally 100 schools watching tryouts and the game. If your son is up to 85+ by then, there is a strong chance he gets selected to play in the game (my son did based on hitting 86 several times in the tryout and did well to attract a lot of interest). 

Finally, the higher level travel ball team coach should be able to keep his ears open for schools still looking for pitching.  If he has an option to pitch into the Fall time period, even better.  Some schools even have camps in the Fall that would offer another chance to be scene.  My son's appearance at the late Summer camp sealed the deal for him after several prior expressions of interest.  Maybe those schools that liked your son years ago will rekindle their interest.

Good luck.

Ditto on the Arizona Senior Fall Classic in October. This is an exceptional tournament for recruitment. Attached is a list of all the schools that were there last year.

If your son can qualify for the Academic Game Try-Outs, here is the info to register (do it early): https://azfallclassic.com/all-academic-game/. If his team is not playing in the tournament, he can attend the Try-Outs as an individual or try to get on a team. The tournament is played in a "showcase" format.

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