DIII recommendations

Emory Univ in Atlanta. GA would top my list for business or pre-law, and the ball program is good.

Catch, You might want to send LadyNMom a PM. Her son is at Hampden-Sydeney in VA and is very happy there. I believe he may even be pre-law. As an observer, the coach seems to be a very good man. I'm sure she'd be happy to share some scoop!

D III schools carry 3 and sometimes 4 catchers. Look in the ODAC and USA South for a lot of good academic schools with good baseball programs. In Virginia, Hampden-Sydney, Bridgewater, Washington and Lee, and Christopher Newport University all have well respected academics and good baseball programs/facilities. Hampden-Sydney and Randolph Macon College both send a lot of kids to grad school(other than my sons' coaches, Coach Hedrick at RMC is my favorite college baseball coach, and his program is definitely on the rise.)

#3 and/or #4 catchers rarely see the field at D3 schools essentially because these schools play so few games.

I would mention however that, regardless of offensive production, any dominant throwing catcher will get playing time. Nothing vaporizes a D3 running game more than a sub 1.9 pop times from an accurate arm.

Thanks, everyone. Our son will not blow any school away with his short height or "lack of baseball looking body", but I have never seen a kid with more love for catching and determination to play in college. We hope we can help him reach his goal!! Any more advice on schools?

How about Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. Supposed to be an amazing business school and D3. Have been hearing a lot of good things about it lately.

In our neck of the woods, you might consider Colby-Sawyer, in New London, NH. Its a good school in a beautiful location, the baseball coaches are wonderful and they look beyond a player's physical stature when putting together the team. Check out the website and drop me a PM if you'd like more info.

Catch R. You may want to look at Fairleigh Dickinson, Madison (NJ). Terrific business school, great campus and geographical location. Madison is one of the nicest towns in NJ. They like their sports and play in a competitive conference.

Catch R

if you wish to, you can touch base with us--we have relationships with the Division III programs here in the Northeast

Tom Rizzi
College Select Baseball
800-782-3672

Catch R

If you haven't contacted TRHit yet please do.

He went out of his way to help my son, from Wisconsin, land in a pretty darn good school on the east coast.

PM Me if you want to discuss anything.

Darrell

Thanks for all the help! This is the best group of people... I will be in touch, TRHit and BigWI. We know there is a good D3 out there who wants a good catcher and a great kid....

Catch R.....

TRHit and BigWI have given you some good information. TR helped my son with the University of Rochester, and I spoke with BigWI when we went through the process of looking at schools out east. How are the grades? Most D3 schools are, or can be academically challenging.

Best of luck!

I got a call from Fairfield Univ yesterday and they are currently looking for catching.. i also have many contacts in the North East and have helped a bunch of kids find schools

Chris Snusz
www.catchaprospect.com
catchaprospect@yahoo.com

Catch R,
If you are looking to stay Local Villa Julie has one of the best reputations in the Baltimore, DC area for Academics. Hence our 98% placement rate within 6 months of graduation. In our program we currently carry 3 catchers and are looking to add another. I require my catchers to play multiple positions because if they are offensive minded we might be able find a place for their bat and use them at 1b, 3b or DH. But there is no question the stronger the arm the more playing time your son will earn. A 1.9 at any level will be helpful, especially if accurate. Speed comes in all shapes and sizes and is at all levels. Good luck, and great questions!

Don't forget the good business schools in New England. Bowdoin, Wheaton, Brandeis, Bentley ect...

WNEC- goood school and great DIII baseball