Trying to decide between CAl Lutheran and Redlands. Does anyone have any experience with either program or coaches?
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Both are pretty solid baseball programs, typically have players drafted, play in a tough D-3 conference. CalLu often plays a game or two against D-1 schools (usually UCSB and/or CSNothridge).
I really hear good things about both, I think you need to visit both schools, look at the facilities, the academics you are interested in. Take a look at their respective rosters and see where you'd fit in and your chance to play.
I understand CalLu takes alot of junior transfers, Redlands not so much by comparison.
Also, CalLU does have a religious based connection if that is an issue for you either way.
Don't think you could go wrong either school and need to check out the things about both schools that would be personal matters of choice for you
I really hear good things about both, I think you need to visit both schools, look at the facilities, the academics you are interested in. Take a look at their respective rosters and see where you'd fit in and your chance to play.
I understand CalLu takes alot of junior transfers, Redlands not so much by comparison.
Also, CalLU does have a religious based connection if that is an issue for you either way.
Don't think you could go wrong either school and need to check out the things about both schools that would be personal matters of choice for you
HeyBatter,
thank you. i've been to both schools and they both seem great. cal lu has a beautiful new baseball facility and a new athletic facility that's kinda won me over. so far, all the input i've recieved has been positive on both schools. san francisco state d2 has also offered me a spot but they lose all the time and are too close to home.
thank you. i've been to both schools and they both seem great. cal lu has a beautiful new baseball facility and a new athletic facility that's kinda won me over. so far, all the input i've recieved has been positive on both schools. san francisco state d2 has also offered me a spot but they lose all the time and are too close to home.
Yeah, of the 3 you mentioned I'd also place SFState a distant third. Also, the new CalLu facilities are great, facilities are good to at Redlands. Don't think you could go wrong with either choice.
I also think I'd prefer the location of CalLu over Redlands, but Redlands might have a little better academic rep overall.
Bottom line would be whichever of the two schools is a better fit for you-look at which school you'd like if baseball was NOT a factor.
Best of luck to you.
I also think I'd prefer the location of CalLu over Redlands, but Redlands might have a little better academic rep overall.
Bottom line would be whichever of the two schools is a better fit for you-look at which school you'd like if baseball was NOT a factor.
Best of luck to you.
I would have to agree with the other posts. Both schools are great places to not only play a competitive level of baseball, but to have a great college experience.
They are two of the more competitive small college programs on the West Coast. Other than Chapman, Redlands and Cal Lu are two of the more consistent programs. The coach at Cal Lu has a very good reputation. I have always heard very positive things about him. The Redlands coach, Scott Laverty, is complete class. I personally know Scott and would love for any of my sons to play for him and his staff.
You can't go wrong with either of the schools. I do believe that Redlands has a stronger academic reputation. In addition, I think the campus experience at Redlands is as good as it gets at a small college.
Good luck. You can't go wrong with these two programs.
They are two of the more competitive small college programs on the West Coast. Other than Chapman, Redlands and Cal Lu are two of the more consistent programs. The coach at Cal Lu has a very good reputation. I have always heard very positive things about him. The Redlands coach, Scott Laverty, is complete class. I personally know Scott and would love for any of my sons to play for him and his staff.
You can't go wrong with either of the schools. I do believe that Redlands has a stronger academic reputation. In addition, I think the campus experience at Redlands is as good as it gets at a small college.
Good luck. You can't go wrong with these two programs.
I agree. Both CalLu and Redlands are quality schools with good athletic programs. I had a son graduate from Redlands and a good friend has a son at Cal Lu. My only problem with CalLu is Purple and Gold???,
yankeejohn.....
Go to www.D3baseball.com
Once on the website, you have numerous links to help you visit each schools website, and to also see which conference they are involved with. All your information should be accessable.
Now, if you know that you can play on the Cal, or Chapman teams, then by all means you should seriously consider those schools. But remember, I said play, right away!!!!! Maybe Redlands would give you that opportunity sooner than later. The previous posters have given you some good information. If your close to any of those campuses, go watch them play. The conference tournaments are going-on now, and can give you some vaulable information about the team, coach, and even your self. Are you going to, or can you play right away? That is a very important question. Unlike D1 and D2 schools, D3 schools only play 35-40 regular season games. The coaches don't have the time to "develop" a position player/pitcher.
You must be honest with yourself or you will not be happy. Do you want to play right away? You might waste time and money with the wrong decision.
Go to www.D3baseball.com
Once on the website, you have numerous links to help you visit each schools website, and to also see which conference they are involved with. All your information should be accessable.
Now, if you know that you can play on the Cal, or Chapman teams, then by all means you should seriously consider those schools. But remember, I said play, right away!!!!! Maybe Redlands would give you that opportunity sooner than later. The previous posters have given you some good information. If your close to any of those campuses, go watch them play. The conference tournaments are going-on now, and can give you some vaulable information about the team, coach, and even your self. Are you going to, or can you play right away? That is a very important question. Unlike D1 and D2 schools, D3 schools only play 35-40 regular season games. The coaches don't have the time to "develop" a position player/pitcher.
You must be honest with yourself or you will not be happy. Do you want to play right away? You might waste time and money with the wrong decision.
I'd like to comment on Boomer's post above as I have a little different view of one of his comments.
My son played D-3. D-3 schools play a full 40 game schedule (with very few exceptions) and there is really no "only" about that, it is alot of games. Plus you may have additional tournament play.
That schedule along with daily practice and winter and summer programs give coaches plenty of time to see you and work with you in my/our experience. In that regard many of the players on my son's team came to play multiple positions. My son, for example, had been a shortstop in high school and was worked with to play the infield corners, the outfield and pitch.
You also have no one on scholarship at the d3 level so there are not the "political" and resulting issues of attention and playing time that can sometimes arise between scholarship players vs. walkons, etc.
Where some d3's may be lacking is the number of staff they have or the extent of the facilities, but I don't think you'll find anything lacking at schools such as Redlands or CalLu.
My son played D-3. D-3 schools play a full 40 game schedule (with very few exceptions) and there is really no "only" about that, it is alot of games. Plus you may have additional tournament play.
That schedule along with daily practice and winter and summer programs give coaches plenty of time to see you and work with you in my/our experience. In that regard many of the players on my son's team came to play multiple positions. My son, for example, had been a shortstop in high school and was worked with to play the infield corners, the outfield and pitch.
You also have no one on scholarship at the d3 level so there are not the "political" and resulting issues of attention and playing time that can sometimes arise between scholarship players vs. walkons, etc.
Where some d3's may be lacking is the number of staff they have or the extent of the facilities, but I don't think you'll find anything lacking at schools such as Redlands or CalLu.
just curious.....Yankee John
Did you ever decide on Cal Lu or Redlands or maybe somewhere else?
If you are at one of these two schools, what is your initial impression of the school, the program, the players, etc.?
It's still early, but are you happy with the decision so far?
Did you ever decide on Cal Lu or Redlands or maybe somewhere else?
If you are at one of these two schools, what is your initial impression of the school, the program, the players, etc.?
It's still early, but are you happy with the decision so far?
yes I'm at Cal Lu and playing baseball. So far so good. The school is great and the fall baseball program is very good. I like the players on the team and the level of play is very high. The facility is awesome
best of luck to you, Cal Lu is a great program
good luck.
enjoy the experience at a great school. enjoy the school and be sure and learn everything you can from sparky while you're there.
enjoy the experience at a great school. enjoy the school and be sure and learn everything you can from sparky while you're there.
