Good points CabbageDad. I'm glad you responded because it does seem in my post that I am saying that I wish he had been an outfielder. That is not the case...I just wish I had encouraged him to take all the fly balls I offered to hit him when he was <14 years old! He is a very good defensive catcher and has all the intangibles needed for that position. But, if he had been better at getting a jump on fly balls, he would have played more defense. He is a team player and did his job at whatever was asked of him. He just felt it was easier to be a hitter when he was in the game on both sides of the ball.
I completely understand your point about the college level. All, please take my comments as it relates to HS only. In my experience, the position a kid plays on his high school team has very little to do with where he fits best at the college level.
Thanks for letting me clarify!