Reply to "Over recruiting - beware"

dbg_fan1,000+ posts

I happen to disagree with my esteemed friend, FrankF. My son is rostered on the Dartmouth baseball team; returning for his 3rd year. I have followed the Dartmouth recruiting classes for 4 years now. This is easily the largest group of freshman recruited in those 4 years. In 2006, 4 seniors graduated and 1 junior signed after the draft. 14 new players do not fit into 5 open roster spots very easily.

This incoming group represents 50% of the total allowed roster. There may be a returning pitcher in the upperclass. There will be much competition for a position on the 2007 roster.

I think the initial observation in the original post is valid. Research your target schools. Large recruiting classes can arrive in any school. Even at schools that emphasize academics over athletics.

9/5/0611:10 PM

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