If someone chose a lower-ranked program regardless of the division, there could be many reasons to go that route. Sometimes, you can catch a program on the rise. Sometimes, one player can turn a program around in the other direction. Sometimes, the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan.
There Is risk with any decision that might be made regardless of how prestigious (or lack thereof) a program is. I do agree that our site tends to focus on D1 and pro prospects.
I wish infielddad would post in this thread. His son, from California, was an All-American at Trinity University in Texas. His team was a regional qualifier for the D3 College World Series. Was drafted by the Blue Jays and saw his career cut short due to a shoulder injury. His son is now a high school athletic director based in no small part to the education he received at Trinity and his strong sports background. Both of them are now working to see the grandson succeed at baseball and in life.