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My son had official visits with 3 “nerdy” HAD3 and one HAD1. One of those nerdier D3’s was the biggest party school he saw and it totally turned him off.

I think the thing that surprised our whole family is how much there are actually two teams in college baseball — a team of pitchers, and a team of everyone else. My son headed off to college with a teammate from HS. They lived on the same floor, about three doors apart, one is a pitcher, one a MIF. We would ask our son "how's the SS doing?" "I don't know, never see him." Heard from the other boys parents that they got the same thing in reverse. Just something we really didn't expect.

Great post.

Great post!!! My son only communicated when he needed something! lol Other than that "crickets"!

You can't believe how hard balancing school and baseball is, in a nutshell. Your basically working two full-time jobs.

With all due respect, the biggest party weekend I ever experienced in my college years was on the Harvard Yard my Freshman year with high school friends from there, Dartmouth, Brown, Princeton, and Williams. Partying is virtually universal on college campuses of all stripes, colors, and levels.

Same - China Bowl...

Mileage may vary with any STEM major at any level. I know what my kids put into being science and math majors and playing. Engineering is more challenging.

Party school? Dartmouth is located in Hangover, NH according the the students. Every school is what you make it.

This was a great post and I’ve had my future freshman read it. Thanks for the assist.

Don’t wreck a scooter and stay outta the HC’s office. (son wasn’t great at either)

I have searched this site and the web but really can’t find much info. I know all schools have fall ball and this how the team is finalized. Is there a schedule any where, is it mainly inter squad? The NCAA site said the coaches get 8 hours per week, is that right? Any info would be appreciated.

Have you visited the schools website?

Yes.....nothing.

I went back and looked. Our fall schedule was announced Aug. 31 and included three JUCO games and an intrasquad tournament, along with a scout day.

It will depend on the school. You might want your son to ask the coach if they are planning to post a schedule on their website. The reason why I'm recommending your son do it is for him to show the coach that he is taking responsibility and very interested in knowing everything about the program. Also, if this is his first year in college, it will also give him the opportunity to mental prepare for the fall.

I thought they played JUCOs,,,,,did it list how many games total, including intra squad.

Showed this to my 2019 who just returned home from his freshman summer session. He agreed with every point. Thank you for sharing BLUD15!

I will add that in the fall, you will probably need baseball pants and a ball cap. From my sons experience, Uniforms were not handed out till the team was decided. In fall he used his own Baseball pants and cleats. A ball cap from HS or a Summer team. what ever he had handy. And whatever Dry fit shirt was clean. Once the team was decided and cuts were made Uniforms and hats would be supplied. He still used his own Pants for practices through out his college career. This probably pertains...

Thank you , Some great advice here... Just sent it my 2019

I didn’t read all previous posts, but: get prepared to compete against guys who are as good or better than you wrap your mind around losing time at a position because you are young capitalize on every moment you are given to perform outwork everybody else, regardless of any stigmas associated with being a “try hard” dont be “that” freshman