My son is a 2011 graduating senior who has played multiple sports for his high school over the years. He goes to a baseball powerhouse school, but the other sports are just competitive locally, with no real prospects for producing high level college players in those sports.
Being almost 6' 5" 190lbs the basketball coach was looking forward to my son starting this year, and was very upset when he did not come out for basketball after cross country ended. My son is a decent basketball player, but does not have the skill to play in college, at least not at a D1 or good program.
It was a decision that my son made to concentrate on baseball in the off season, but I must admit in helping to influence his decision. I based it on several people (include a couple here on the forum via PM) saying if he is serious about playing college baseball, he needs to prepare as much as possible this off season. While this makes sense on several levels, it will also be taking away his last opportunity to play competitive basketball with his friends and schoolmates which he enjoys doing. So I am now having second thoughts about my council, and wondering if I should suggest he play for his team if he really wants to?
The coach has called and sent word that he still wants him to join the team, but he must decide by the Thanksgiving break.
I want him to be happy and have fun his senior year, but I also want him to play college baseball if he has the talent to do it.
I didn't use to think they were mutually exclusive, but now I have my doubts.
I'm interested in getting as many opinions as possible from everyone here.
BTW - I'd like to wish everyone in advance a Happy Thanksgiving.
Edit - He is a RHP who is still growing, still in his boys body, and does need to strengthen his decelerators among other things to increase his velo. His has only touched 88 to this point and is typically in the mid 80's with good control
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