college exposure

Summer team but only if he is playing in the higher profile tournaments. Which ones are the scheduled to go to?

Farmer Dad, you have a private message.

I say summer team at which I also agree with Eric G that high profile tournaments or a high profile team will help to be recognized by a D1 school.

We will be playing in several tournaments this summer but the exact ones have not been determined yet.

If you have not determined which tournaments yet, odds are against you getting in to the top level ones anyhow this late. Just my opinion.

Farmer Dad, not to worry. My son was part of a strong high school team and was buried behind talented seniors -- 7 of whom went on to play college ball -- and he got only 17 at bats his junior year. But he still received interest from colleges because of his summer ball play. Interestingly, there were 3 others in his class of '08 who did not start junior year, but still got college scholarships.

As others have said, the key is getting on a good summer team. There are a number of teams in the DFW area that play in tournaments with pretty good exposure -- the Dallas Tigers, Fort Worth Cats, DBAT Mustangs, Arlington A's, Texas Stix, etc. Hopefully, your son is on one of them. If not, perhaps you can contact them now and see if they have a spot for your son.

Your son also can participate in various college camps and showcases at schools like TCU, DBU, UT-Arlington, North Central Texas College, Navarro, Abilene Christian, etc. Check the website for each college later in the spring and you should be able to find the camp information you are looking for.

Hope this helps!

Here's a team with current openings that your son should consider:

http://hsbaseballweb.com/eve/f...781/m/6591070413/p/2

My son will be playing for the Dallas Bombers this summer. We will also be going to various camps and tryouts. As for tournaments we will be meeting with the coaches later this month and find out which ones we are going to. Right now his goal is to go to Oklahoma State and try and walk on. They have the degree program he wants. Since he is only a junior I am sure his plans will change. If he gets the chance to play college ball it would be great but he says his degree takes priority.

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If he gets the chance to play college ball it would be great but he says his degree takes priority.

That's a great perspective to have.

FYI, Oklahoma State coaches typically work the TCU camp, so your son may be seen by them there. But beware if your son attends the TCU camp and later receives a call from an OSU asst. inviting him to their camp because "we like the way you play." My son took the bait and $500 or $600 later, he received virtually no interest from anyone at the camp. From talking with several others who have had similar experiences with that program, we've learned that OSU's over-arching goal is to make money at its camps, not assess prospects.

Best wishes to your son this coming year!