Here’s an example of Pavia’s court ruling.
https://www.baseballamerica.co...-before-opening-day/
I wonder whose spot he took?
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There are 85 guys younger than him who have already appeared in MLB.
Good points brought up in the article written by Rudner.
Thanks for posting @Dadof3.
I agree,100 %, about the importance of team building. I also feel for the guys who worked their butts off all fall, possibly last few seasons as well for the first place position, or for just getting in the line up?
What I am wondering, if this player is as good as his stats were over the past few years playing at an ACC program, why is he still playing in college?
Because of his age and juco he's been eligible for every one of the last six MLB drafts. Looks like he's almost exclusively a DH which probably explains the lack of draft interest.
Not to criticize him. He's had a great college career and not many would say no to a roster spot on the defending CWS champs. He's just operating within the system that others created.
I know Berto, and he's a great guy. He played travel ball with my son. He's one of the most humble and gracious kids I know. It is a great opportunity for him, and it's hard to blame a kid for taking advantage of an opportunity. Not sure why he hasn't been drafted, but I know playing in Chapel Hill was a big dream of his. Look forward to seeing him have a big season in Knoxville.
IMO ... can't blame the kids (young men) ... the these kids don't make up the rules nor do the kids call on the boosters directly for the NIL $ that is flowing into the top D1 baseball programs
Lucky kid! I hope he does well
https://www.knoxnews.com/story...ibility/78557378007/
Alberto Osuna will not be eligible for Tennessee baseball when it opens the season Friday.
A judge denied Osuna's motion for a temporary restraining order that would have deemed him eligible to play for the Vols immediately, according to documents obtained Thursday by Knox News. The court scheduled an expedited hearing for Feb. 26 in regards to Osuna's motion for a preliminary injunction.
Thus far, the court's decisions track the early stages of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's lawsuit. Pavia's temporary restraining order also was denied. He ultimately was granted a preliminary injunction and successfully recovered eligibility from seasons he played in junior college when the NCAA granted him a waiver after he sued.
Saw a kid this weekend.
Played 30+ games at D2 in 2023.
Played 4 games at D2 in 2024.
Now he's playing D3 Juco in 2025.
How is that possible? Waiver?
My son has teammates that are on their 3rd year of college. NCAA and NJCAA have different eligibilty requirements. There's so many course options out there it's pretty easy to find enough classes to take that one hasn't taken before.