Just some insight, on another catches path, in same type of situation. Family friends son, had same injury Fall HS senior year. Ended up going to D3, walked on, was able to get a bullpen catcher slot. Worked his tail off, became the preferred bullpen guy for the staff pitchers. PC really liked the way he worked with the pitchers. Fall season of SO year, arm was back to full strength, they gave him a shot in the fall, ended up the starting catcher for the rest of his college career. As you know all paths are not the same, work your tail off and good things can happen.
Just saw you made updates, I will continue to follow.