I think one thing to remember is there's a difference in timeline on all sides between the really elite programs, the pretty good programs, and the schools that have programs and are a great place for kids to play even though they'll never get to Omaha or the D2 or even the D3 version.
My son committed D1 the fall of his senior year. His best friend just committed to a quality, but small, D3 program here in Iowa earlier this week.
On here we all seem to focus on the more elite programs, but it's an equally interesting process for kids who know they likely are choosing the place where they will play their last games of baseball.