Baseball "D-1 Only" America-Media Coverage of non D-1's

Many more alums to sell magazines to at the Nebraskas, FSU, ASU, type schools than smaller schools. The MLB draft is filthy dirty with players from D2 and smaller schools from all over the countyr though.

While it hardly diminishes your point, Eric Beatie from U.Tampa in the Sunshine Conf. is listed in the top 20. I would guess you could successfully argue that more than 1 in 100 could be included.

And when they read this, is it no wonder these kids have blinders on when it comes to going D1 and ONLY D1??? It's too bad.

A MLB scout who called last week told us they look the smaller schools alot too. Not just D1.

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Hokieone,
I wondered the same thing because I know there are great baseball players everywhere. This was put into perspective for me last year at my first banquet last year at my son's school, a large D-1. We had joined the Diamond Club and were invited to the dinner. Not knowing any other parents, I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet the other parents. There was only one other set of parents in attendance out of a room full of boosters. Like Dad04 says, the fan base is much larger at the large D-1's and the fans are the main buyers of the magazines. The parent becomes somewhat insignificant at the larger D-1s. While Baseball America is a quality publication, they rely on revenue and they can only increase revenue by increasing circulation. While it may not be fair, the larger D-1s will always get the majority of the press because that is what the majority of the readership wants. Ranking and ratings are also a form of “PRESS”.
All of baseball is affected by business interest from the young player in “T” ball that has a parent that sponsors the team, to the professional baseball player that may not be the most talented but he has the ability to fill the stands with fans, to the showcase promoter that’s able to recruit the best player. All of these actions are good for baseball as a whole, but are implemented primarily because they are good for business. If it weren’t for smart business decisions, Baseball America, Perfect Game, Midwest Prospects, College Select, Collegiate Baseball, and a host of other baseball “businesses” would disappear, all the way up to, and including, MLB.

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

Fungo,

Very good perspective. My son's team is going to Hawaii for a week of games and the parents were invited along (at our expense of course). I understand that 23 players have parents are going along, which seems like a pretty good number, but as far as "boosters", I suspect there will only be a handful.

I guess the marketing department needs to get in gear-doesn't everyone see the marketing appeal in shirts across the land saying "Go Blue Hose!"


(You do get used to it and it becomes absolutely normal, and I guess with Hoyas, Hokies, and Wahoos, "Blue Hose" isn't THAT odd.

Hokieone,
If I remember right HSBBW had a niece that played volleyball for the Presbyterian College Blue Hose. We parents learn to adjust to about anything to see the boys play baseball. Besides, what's in a name?
“War Eagle” (not sure exactly what that means yet but we all have to yell it.)
Fungo

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

hokie,

We have had a great time kidding with my niece for 4 years about being a Blue Hose.

Andy affectionately calls his cousin "Kellie Ho"

She enjoyed being at Presbyterian and highly recommends it to others. I'm sure your son will feel the same way in a 4 years.

A little bragging - Kellie Haire
http://www.presby.edu/bluehose/Volleyball/2003/volley_Haire_AVCA_11_11.htm

Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"

Well said eye.

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