Midlo,
Very well said. If you are new to the baseball recruiting process as I was a few years ago in my efforts to guide my son who is now a college freshman, I strongly encourage you to take Midlo's advice and the advice of the others who advocate the recruiting process happens sooner than later. This includes making sure the grades and SAT/ACT scores are in line with the college aspirations of the student/athlete.
Also be sure to visit the www.NCAAeligibilitycenter.com and review the "core courses" which are required for NCAA division I and II schools if that level of play is part of the player's aspirations. If a player waits until his jr or sr year, he may not have time to take the courses necessary to meet the core course requirements. The eligibility center for NAIA schools can be found at www.NAIAeligibilitycenter.com and the eligibility center for JUCOs can be found at www.njcaa.org/todaysNJCAA_Eligibility.cfm