High School Player Gives Up Senior Year

He turned 18 in September so he's a relatively old HS player. There are a lot of ballplayers younger than him who finished their HS senior season last year and are already part way through their college freshman year. Guess I don't see what the big deal is?

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I believe bbscout's son didn't turn 18 until November of his freshman year. That's more impressive to me than a kid who turns 18 in September of what will be his freshman year.

He's from around these parts, I reckin'....

I could see a Cali or Texas or Florida kid...especially a pitcher. To see a kid from Illinois is likely a "surprise" to many.

Will be interesting to see the scenario unfold.

CADad,

I agree from an age standpoint it is not that big of a deal but I have not heard of too many players leaving and giving up their senior year. The article says this is a first in the history of FSU. I wonder how many of our other posters have heard of this happening with other schools.

I think its Soxnoles son.

I don't imagine that this will happen THAT often. Most kids are not positioned to graduate early anyway.

I am sure that the family sat back and considered the consequences of doing this and decided that it was in the players best interest.

I wish him the best of luck.

Yes, it is Soxnoles son and I say good for him if that is what they decided as a family.
It is done, not often but it is done, the senior will give up the draft, but may have a chance to be drafted earlier. If he is drafted after his junior year, he will almost have completed lots of credits towards his degree. Also, most HS seniors have not completed enough of their credits or required courses to graduate, one must plan way in advance for early graduation.
Knowing what we know a year later, if it was proposed now to my son, he would definetly consider.
Soxnoles,
Good luck to your son, and welcome to the ACC!