Son is a senior, 6', 180 lbs. 7.0 60 yard dash, 80-82 mph across infield. third baseman with good power. Does he sound like a D2 or D3 prospect, what exactly are they looking for in third baseman. My son is a pretty good overall athelete, plays wide receiver on football team too.
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According to the NCSA website found here:
http://www.ncsasports.org/recr...seball-third-basemen
It looks like he is low D2 or high D3 which is what they are calling Tier 2.
Tier 2 Third Basemen
Physical Measurables:
Stats:
NCSA Expert Notes:
Division II 3B must be polished in at least one phase of the game and possess the potential to develop in all other areas. 3B in this tier must swing the bat and field their position adequately in high school in order to play at this level in college. 3B at this level must also be able to run adequately, anywhere below a 7.5 60 time will suffice.
No way of knowing without seeing him play.
7.0 is a good time for power hitting 3B, but seems fairly slow for wide receiver position. Must run good routes and have real good hands.
The bat will be the determining factor. Average runner, possible below average arm strength. Some like that are at DI programs if they can hit.
Son is a senior, 6', 180 lbs. 7.0 60 yard dash, 80-82 mph across infield. third baseman with good power. Does he sound like a D2 or D3 prospect, what exactly are they looking for in third baseman. My son is a pretty good overall athelete, plays wide receiver on football team too.
Are you asking which division he sounds better suited for (D2 or D3), or if he sounds like a prospect for either one? Has he been in front of D2 and/or D3 coaches, and have any of them expressed an interest?
In addition to agreeing with PG, I would like to add, you cannot always go by division. they stats that NCSA provides are at best a rule of thumb. Those stats would not make it at some of the best D3 schools, They may get a player on the team, but playing time may be limited. While it may be sufficient for some D1's, Especially if the player can hit, as PG stated.
Same goes for D2.
The key for a third baseman is hitting, (really helps at all positions though) If a player cannot hit but is very good defensively they may end up as a defensive replacement and not see that much playing time.
In that case, to me it really wouldn't matter. I would evaluate each offer/opportunity without much regard for the division. For example, the factors below were important to my son:
- good fit academically
- potential for playing time as early as possible
- did not want to wait until baseball season (senior year) to decide
- success of the program (winning and post-season play)
- stability of the program
Now if playing at the highest division possible or earning an athletic scholarship are very important to your son, then those things get factored in with everything else.
