@adbono posted:the single biggest factor that determines success (or not) in college isn’t the amount of talent a player has - it’s the initial choice they make about where to go to college. Those that make good, well thought out, realistic decisions tend to do well. Those that make poor decisions (usually being a baseball program that’s too good for them to see the field) tend to not fare so well.
THIS.
99% of the kids who have the ability to play in college were never bench sitters in high school and travel. To go from that mindset and expectation to a situation where you will be sitting and watching for 50 games while your eligibility is burning off the clock is the problem.
The answer to that problem is don't get into that situation. Be honest and objective and look for a school and a division where you have a chance to play. And, don't fall into that D1 or bust mentality.
This is why 50% transfer after their first or second year.