@RJM posted:I would think if someone spends five years in school they’re not a top prospect unless the ultimate late bloomer (probably a pitcher). If all goes well they sign by the end of July at twenty-three and get in a couple of weeks of ball.
Then they play low A at twenty-four, high AA at twenty-five, AA at twenty-six and AAA at twenty-seven. All the while younger, more likely prospects are being drafted and likely to move up faster every year.
If someone wants minor league baseball on their resume for a coaching career it works. But, it’s a long shot way of making the majors.,
People have done it, but it's beyond highly improbable. Many seniors go just to see how their stuff plays - but if they don't climb to the orgs top 30 prospects they start their non-baseball life after a full season or sooner. If your son gets the opportunity, he should give it a shot, if not it will always be a regret...
Most don't skip levels, it typically takes 3 to 6 years to get a shot at the MLB out of college and they find staying there is a lot harder than getting a debut.