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Reply to "Low to mid D1 vs D2 Choice"

 

Son took D2 cause they have consistently made it to the playoffs.  In our case, neither may give him much exposure due to the leagues, however D2 is known as a baseball powerhouse vs the D1 has a baseball team.

 

In either case - goal was to play baseball and get a degree...Son has to be able to JUSTIFY the commitments and potential 'exposure' while attending college.  Dreams are dreams and very few wind up with MLB contracts.  Yes, we have some posters out there that are the exception.  However for every exception, there are a 1/2 dozen who get to play college baseball and never move on.  Beyond that there are dozens more that played HS ball that stop or can't take it to college.

 

SET a goal - be realistic.  If you’re not being heavily recruited by at least 10 D1's, then consider playing where your son can develop can potentially move on.  NOT pick HOPING for exposure and that he's a draft pick.  Juco to develop is fine, however have a next step in mind.

 

If he is that good - he can always sign at an open tryout....

 

One last comment - Baseball programs are runlike businesses.  They are not considerate, they are there for a reason to continue to improve.  If your on the cusp of D1 as a freshman, you may not be there 2nd year.

 

One quote that stood out that I was told....Everyone targets schools one Divison too high for their son.  let the coaches tell you, not you tell the coaches the kid can be a D1 starter day 1.

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