I'll have to agree to disagree. My son is playing baseball at a very good D1 school (academically and baseball). He got there being himself and absolutely loves it. Programs like UVA's are no doubt in the excellent category, but not necessarily the right fit for everyone. Not everyone is into wine and cheese. Some guys like a bud light and a burger. If a player goes to a school that doesn't fit his goals and personality, he will be miserable. I've personally witnessed this. One other point - my son's decision was his, not ours. Kids going to college are adults and have to start making their own life decisions. Dads and Moms can offer advice when asked, but shouldn't make the decisions for their son. Just because a Dad has his own dream of having his son play baseball at a school like UVA (probably because he feels some need to self validate), doesn't mean that's what his son wants to do. Treat your son like an adult, and he will act like one. Treat him like a kid, and he will act like one.
Which baseball player, that has the talent, would not want to go to UVA? That I don't understand.
I recommend that you ask the type of people that go to Virginia Tech what they think about the type of people that go to UVA.
"You cited an anecdotal example of one coach of an elite program and I have a preconceived perception of the 'type' of student that attends this school, therefore I'm going to ignore your advice completely and continue on ignorantly because of my anecdotal stereotype."
I think I see where this discussion may be heading. No thanks. Best of luck to your son.