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Can you arrange for a bullpen to be thrown that is in line with his throwing schedule? I'm not sure about rules etc, my son threw several during the process for various college PCs. Other than that, i feel like asking the HC anything to do with your son throwing encroaches on the rotation and his plans unless he is one of those coaches you can actually talk to and would understand getting your son some mound time during the game would go a long way for his future. Good luck. 

Could you give the D2 coach the HS head coach's phone number?

Was the D2 coach response in an email or text to your son?  In our experience, the email responses seemed to be more of a curtesy, especially in-season, to keep communication open.  It wasn't until the coaches began texting my son, and frequently, did they come out to see him.  He did get HS visits, but not until after the college season was done.

Not exactly sure about the rules, but I remember a similar situation with my son. DI coach called HS and asked son was throwing a pen this week. HS coach said yes, probably Wednesday or Thursday. DI coach said great, I'll be there Thursday. 

He didn't have a pen set, HS coach just knew what was the right thing to do. Most HS coaches want their players to move to the next level.

That pen lasted 5-10 minutes and got him an offer. 

Dan1122 posted:

It was an email. He has received multiple emails from the coach with questions about how the season is going, what are his goals,  etc.

I'll let others provide their thoughts, but that's standard protocol.  I don't think that means he'll actually show up any time soon. I only mention that, as I wouldn't respond giving insight that your son is not a top starter (not sure what year he is).  Don't want to give him reason to look in another direction, even if the top 3 guys are studs IMO.

I'm a big camp fan (many are not), so I would plan on showing demonstrated interest and do some of the legwork for the coach.  Therefore, I would respond with a "Thank you, I'll ask my coach get back to you on my scheduled starts.  Meanwhile, do you have any camps coming up this summer, as I would love to attend and meet you and your staff..."

I agree with CTBallDad. I would not worry too much. Tell your son to keep lines of communication open, keep sharing the dates of his upcoming starts, ask if there are camps or showcases coach will be attending. Show interest - if there is genuine interest.

My son was surprised to hear his coach say he saw him more than any of his other recruits. My son didn't think coach saw him at all. Coach could be seeing your player (or getting reports sent back) and you don't even know it.

I would also do my homework on the school average gpa, sat, and aid given to admitted students. This will give you an idea if your son will be a good academic and financial fit. You don't want to put all your eggs in this basket only to find out your player is not a good academic fit for the school, or you can't afford it.

Dan1122 posted:

Thanks for the information. Gonna have my son email the college and ask about a bullpen and keep the coach informed of starts this season. The college coach does know the high school program and has the head coaches email and phone number. I am going to tell my son not to speak to the head coach about pitching for the college coach. I do not think it would help.

This is a bit of a slippery slope with regards to both the safety of your son's arm and the welfare of the HS team.  If this is not coordinated/communicated, you can end up in a situation where, for example, he throws a pen for the college coach (including full warm-up and full effort to impress with the pen) and then be put in a game the next day for the HS team.  Or, he ends up making a start for the HS team the day before his pen for the college.  Just be careful with this.  Sounds like a lot of good players at this HS so I doubt this is foreign territory for the HS coach.  Probably better to be an ally and keep him in the loop than otherwise.  Of course, you know more about the dynamics than we, but be sure to think it through.

Congrats on the interest and good luck to him!