Before getting into my first post, I just wanted to thank you all -- this is such an amazing forum, filled with help and humor! I think we'll need a bit of both!
My son, a 2016 RHP/3B, has gone about college bb recruiting backwards (applied for schools before figuring out the bb angle), and now needs advice on how to assess fit for bb in the schools he's been admitted to.
Stats are 6'2", 190 lbs (he's still growing); high 70s-low 80s fb, throws 2-seam, curve, changeup, and is starting to put a cutter into his rotation. Great at locating pitches & putting movement on the ball; less impressive velo. We're hoping he gets some additional velo this season as he's bigger & stronger, but haven't seen the gun yet. He played on a travel team until HS; coach wants the boys playing for HS in the summer, so that's what he's done.
He's been fortunate enough to be accepted to 5 great LACs (2 Liberty, 2 Centennial, and 1 NWC school). He's visiting one of the Centennials late this week, and will meet with the coach, but it's not likely he could meet the other LL & CC coaches in person, given that he would have to travel from the west coast (he's an IB diploma kid, so prepping for May exams).
Son realizes he'd be a walk on, since rosters are likely filled, but doesn't know how best to figure out where he might have the best shot at playing. Some schools have as few as 25 rostered; some have nearly double that. What should he be looking for? And doing? What could his HS coach do?
Another question -- when he visits the school this week, should he expect to throw for the coach? I cannot for the life of me figure out whether that's allowed or not.
All advice and counsel is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!