My son was all set to sign with a juco college but is now having second thoughts. It's a division 2 juco that is nationally ranked in the preseason. They have a very good record at moving players on to four year schools and also at getting players drafted. Me personally I think it's a very good fit for my son but it's his choice and not mine.
Here's some background. As some on here know my son had Tommy John surgery 18 monthe ago. He's a right handed pitcher and will be back on the mound for his senior year. This school has been in contact with my son all thru the rehab process and offered him a scholorship after they watched him throw at their camp. They told us they wanted to see his arm before they made a offer. Son was ready to sign untill he saw their 2009 roster. They have 9 freshman pitchers with three more freshman pitchers on the practice squad. They also have signed two more for next year. My sons not afraid of the competition he just doesn't want to get lost in another position. Part of coaches last e-mail went like this"I really hope you decide to sign it and return it to us immediately. I really want to get you here at ------ school next year and I think it could be a great oppertunity for you. You are capable of both pitching and playing a position next year and that is very attrective to us". My son's goal is to be a pitcher first. Last year he could not pitch and played second base where he was all county and second team all-metro and had a very good year with his bat. He's afraid that they might try to switch him more as a position player after he gets there. He's been contacted by other schools (not as good talent wise)that have told him that he's their top pitching prospect. I told him to just talk to the head coach and also the pitching coach and tell them his concerns. He's afraid that they will think he's dragging his feet on signing. Any opinions welcome also any experience you had with coaches being question and how they reacted to a player asking alot of questions about how he will be used.
Thanks
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