Have any baseball people told your son he’s a possible D1 prospect? Or are you both hoping he can make the jump?
A big problem is COVID has backed up rosters for a couple of years. Even if he PG’ed he’s still all in on next summer when most quality mid major D1 pitchers are offered heading into junior season. However, there are still spots for top quality pitchers. It would have to be a jump in talent that places him in the elite, “have to have on the roster” lefty.
Unless a kid is a pro prospect the decision making should be about getting the best possible education while having an opportunity to get on the field and play competitive baseball regardless of the level.
Shoe horning into the D1 market often means losing out and transferring or giving up baseball after getting to college. Half of D1 players wash out and transfer or quit the game at their first choice.
A friend’s son played for a D3 national champion. The dog pile looked just as fun as the one at the CWS. With his degree from a top academic he went on to investment banking.
If the usual colleges show up at the Lynn Invitational it should provide some indication of where he stands. If D1 coaches don’t express interest they don’t see a D1 prospect.
The #1 pitcher of the D3 championship team I mentioned grew and developed into a pro prospect. He was drafted and made it to AAA.
How did your son get this far along before deciding he wants to pitch in college? Most kids know entering high school.