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Originally posted by Proud Dad 24:
2014 was one of 150 pitchers named all tournament team last week in Ft. Myers. At 6'5" 185 he only threw 82 MPH but allowed just 1 baserunner in 6 innings in his start.
What kind of follow up might come from colleges who saw him pitch and/or review the PerfectGameUSA.com website and how does son maximize the value of this exposure?
Any insight from parents with sons who have had similar experiences would be appreciated.
I have insight and hindsight with this, having taken 2 teams to WWBA17U with very good results and some excellent pitching
stats like your son's. We had a couple of position players with a good deal of interest, but they had that before we went. Our top pitchers
left with only the appreciation that they could compete on a national level.
The good news is that all of these pitchers now play college ball, 4 at D1 level, 1@ D3 and 1 at JUCO. Their success on the recruiting
journey was not a result of "if you can play they will find you", but a concerted effort of their parents, dedicated high school and
summer coaches, and each players determination to never rely on yesterday's stat line.
I humbly suggest you begin to compile a wish list of colleges, mainly closer to home, where a 6'5" junior is probably known to a few
coaches, but letting them know that you are interested will create some momentum. Start correspondence, attend some camps, have him
redouble his efforts to improve, and it will all cost a fraction of what your single Ft. Myers journey did, yet most likely be
the most rewarding. That's how it worked for us.
Of course, if he's throwing 90+ by April, forget all that.