@Sue54 posted:Your son sounds very versatile to me. That may end up being more valuable than you realize.
Very helpful. My son will turn 18 in his first few weeks of college. It’s a bit frustrating to think that he won’t add value to a program with his ability behind the plate and versatility because he hasn’t physically matured yet. 145lbs and near zero body fat, he’s building a sold base for what is to come as he gets older and his body allows him to truly pack on muscle.
The attached is from this weekend on his 16u travel team and is an example of the why for my original question. From my experience, there are not a lot of catchers that can also make plays like this. Plays like this are common for him regardless of position. One of the hardest parts is going to be showcasing his athleticism to the right people and not wasting time on those who just won’t care because of his current or potential size. Baseball purists are slow to adapt to what may work better. A great example is the slow shift of MLB clubs to a “money ball” mentality of building a roster. The Rays are on their way to the playoffs again with a very low payroll and a 5’8” catcher. My son trains with and I’ve seen plenty of the standard body types for catchers at showcases. The scouts have a lot to pick from so it’s pretty easy to overlook my son. He’s going to need help to get the visibility and buy in he’ll need.
Thanks again Sue and the rest of you. I truly appreciate your input as it’s going to be far more challenging to find my son a college baseball home than I once thought.
