... of number of baseball scholarships awarded by D1 program?
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I was never able to find one. My understanding is that is a well guarded secret of the (many) DI programs that are not fully funded and do not offer the permitted max of 11.5.
Not that I've ever been able to find. I think people would be surprised if they actually saw it. I'd sure love to see someone compile it, though I'm guessing it's fluid and probably changes year to year.
RJM posted:... of number of baseball scholarships awarded by D1 program?
There was a tweet a few month ago that said only 50% fully fund the 11.7 and that the average was 9.something. So about half fully fund and the other half average about 7.something.
Someone posted the list here within the past five years. I can’t find the post or find the data online.
d-mac posted:RJM posted:... of number of baseball scholarships awarded by D1 program?
There was a tweet a few month ago that said only 50% fully fund the 11.7 and that the average was 9.something. So about half fully fund and the other half average about 7.something.
Reliable source.
I've tried to find such a list several times. I don't think it exists. There is a site somewhere that compiles what schools spend on their programs, but it does not break it down to how much they spend on scholarships or how many scholarships they fund. My GUESS is that less than 50% are fully funded. For example, here in S.C. there are 11 Div. 1 programs. (A lot for a small state). I know of 4 that definitely fund 11.7 and 5 that don't. Not sure about the other 2.
Here in Colorado, there is only one D-1 baseball program (actually 2 counting Air Force, but that's not a scholarship issue). University of Colorado - no baseball program. Colorado State - no baseball program. University of Denver - no baseball program. Only Northern Colorado. You'd think they would be a powerhouse given the lack of competition for in state talent, but, last I knew, they only fund 3.0 scholarships.
roothog66 posted:Here in Colorado, there is only one D-1 baseball program (actually 2 counting Air Force, but that's not a scholarship issue). University of Colorado - no baseball program. Colorado State - no baseball program. University of Denver - no baseball program. Only Northern Colorado. You'd think they would be a powerhouse given the lack of competition for in state talent, but, last I knew, they only fund 3.0 scholarships.
Wisconsin is similar.
University of Wisconsin - no Baseball program. Marquette - no Baseball program. UW Green Bay - no Baseball program. The only D1 in the entire state is UW Milwaukee. Sad to see.
3and2Fastball posted:roothog66 posted:Here in Colorado, there is only one D-1 baseball program (actually 2 counting Air Force, but that's not a scholarship issue). University of Colorado - no baseball program. Colorado State - no baseball program. University of Denver - no baseball program. Only Northern Colorado. You'd think they would be a powerhouse given the lack of competition for in state talent, but, last I knew, they only fund 3.0 scholarships.
Wisconsin is similar.
University of Wisconsin - no Baseball program. Marquette - no Baseball program. UW Green Bay - no Baseball program. The only D1 in the entire state is UW Milwaukee. Sad to see.
Yeah, but their D3 programs kick ass.
So, I know we all want our kids to get athletic scholarships. The fact is that most won't or will only get a small percentage. Those that get big scholly's better perform. Academic money that doesn't count toward the team max is best.
I think we all fail to look at how our player will fit in. If you have a big scholarship and don't find your way onto the field, look out. Your replacement has already been recruited. Scholarships are great, but finding the right fit is way more important.
Picked Off's comment that "...big schollys better perform" is right on target. Each year, we're contacted by players from Power 5 conferences who have been told that they won't get a chance to play at the school that recruited them and need to transfer.
So even though they received Power 5 scholarships that can't be reduced or not renewed on the basis of "...athletics ability, performance, or contribution to a team's success" or "for any other athletics reason," they still need to transfer away from a "guaranteed" scholarship if they want a chance to play.
I know players obviously have to do what's best for them if they want to play and shouldn't burn bridges, but sometime I'd love to see a guy tell the coach "I'm coming back next year and I'm keeping my scholarship. You can tell one of those incoming recruits that they better find a JUCO or you're going to be over your scholarship limit."
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Rick at Informed Athlete posted:Picked Off's comment that "...big schollys better perform" is right on target. Each year, we're contacted by players from Power 5 conferences who have been told that they won't get a chance to play at the school that recruited them and need to transfer.
So even though they received Power 5 scholarships that can't be reduced or not renewed on the basis of "...athletics ability, performance, or contribution to a team's success" or "for any other athletics reason," they still need to transfer away from a "guaranteed" scholarship if they want a chance to play.
I know players obviously have to do what's best for them if they want to play and shouldn't burn bridges, but sometime I'd love to see a guy tell the coach "I'm coming back next year and I'm keeping my scholarship. You can tell one of those incoming recruits that they better find a JUCO or you're going to be over your scholarship limit."
I'm done venting today. You can now return to your regular programming!!
I agree Rick, but as we both know that doesn't happen and I think the coaches know it won't. Problem is that if a kid is good enough to get a DI scholarship at a Power 5 or top program with guaranteed money, he's good enough to play at other programs.
For us, our son had guaranteed athletic money and 4 year academic money. In the end, he wanted to play ball and didn't want to sit out another year and transferring to a JUCO wasn't an option. He decided to transfer to a DII program that was a good fit, not sit out and had a great finish to his career.
3and2Fastball posted:roothog66 posted:Here in Colorado, there is only one D-1 baseball program (actually 2 counting Air Force, but that's not a scholarship issue). University of Colorado - no baseball program. Colorado State - no baseball program. University of Denver - no baseball program. Only Northern Colorado. You'd think they would be a powerhouse given the lack of competition for in state talent, but, last I knew, they only fund 3.0 scholarships.
Wisconsin is similar.
University of Wisconsin - no Baseball program. Marquette - no Baseball program. UW Green Bay - no Baseball program. The only D1 in the entire state is UW Milwaukee. Sad to see.
I know there are no scholarships. But most of the state schools have opted for D3, and do quite well.