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I am wondering how much physical development affects your chances at college ball. My son is 6'2-165 lbs. Tall and lanky. He was an all-state player as a junior. (now a senior) His coach awarded him the most improved player award and best offensive award as a junior-also talented at short. Through the years I have received many complements from coaches about my sons positive attitude and respect he shows coaches and team members. So to my question. His father didnt fully phsycially develop till 20 or 21. How will this affect my son. I read the tips on what to do if you didnt sign early (from this site). He is looking at both academics and sports programs for college (scored 25 on ACT) Do we need to focus on D-3 or junior college? I would like to to know what to expect and be realistic about it. How much does physical size matter? Thank you for any input on this. Michelle
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His size is fine for his position. He'll fill out gradually as he matures. Beenthere is exactly right, he should simply concentrate on getting stronger. Shortstops need a strong arm for throws across the diamonds, he should build arm strength as well. Long toss helps with that alot.

He should be working on hitting to all fields with authority, coaches like that ability alot.
D-1, D-2, D-3, don't worry about such things, if he can play, the offers will come, have him concentrate on being the best ballplayer he can be the rest will take of itself. I doesn't hurt to get on the websites of the schools he might be interested in and fill out their "Recruit Questionaire" it will get his name in the coahc's database, then follow up the questionaire with a personalized letter or email to the head coach introuducing himself and his desire to play at their school. Self promotion or marketing works very well don't be shy of it.

www.leaguelineup.com/sdprospects
Michelle,

I was a college coach in Michigan for the past sixteen years. Your son does have a body that will most likely develop. If the D-I schools haven't shown much interest in him yet, I would not limit his search to the D-IIIs and JUCOS.

There are several very good NAIA and D-II baseball programs in Michigan. I coached several players who came into college as boys and left as men (physically). One went from 150 pounds to 200 pounds and has been pitching in the Reds and Yankees systems. Another came in throwing 78 mph and left at 91, pitching in the Expos system. The 'late-bloomers' generally increase their velocity 1-2 mph per year in college, which ends up being pretty significant.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions, particularly about schools in Michigan and the surrounding states.
Dear Beenthere,
First off Thank you to all who responded. Your comment about the ACT is right on. My son was lucky enough to have the school district foot most of the expense of the Kaplan prep program for the ACT-parent cost was 140 the district picked up the other 500 or so. The reason I bring this up and post to the moderator as a FYI...
Tell him to take the ACT again...and again.[/QUOTE]
Once a student takes the ACT they offer online for 25.00 a customized software program to practice for retakes. The student inputs their past scores and the software customizes, according to their weaknesses, practice tests to help them inprove where they need it. A great tool to improve scores.
Thanks again to all who replied. Michelle
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Originally posted by grateful:
I now see that your son is a shortstop.....I spoke about pitchers but the same things apply to position players......


Dear grateful,
You were correct. His first love is the mound. He is a quiet kid and I had asked him once if he gets nervous pitching he responded by telling me "I'm more at home on the mound than anywhere in the world" Dont know what that says for my cooking......
Have a great day all and thanks again. Michelle

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