Hi, all. My 17-year-old senior has suddenly decided he wants to play baseball in college. He has been working his tail off, hoping to have a great senior season. I have been very hands-off with him, presenting timelines and opportunities along the way, letting him choose. Now, he seems to have the bug to play at the next level but it's way late.
He is an excellent student and he is going to a 4 year school in the fall. I'm thinking walk on tryout or club ball, but is there any other avenue for a kid like this? One of his teammates last year killed it his senior year and got picked up by a D3 super late, maybe even after he graduated.
His metrics are leaping up, though he and I know he needs to show more in games. So, let's say he kills it his senior year. What are realistic pathways to play at some level in college even after he's past the admission application deadlines? He has applied to schools and has been accepted to a few already, so how does that work if it all?
Thanks for any advice. My oldest son experienced a much more formal and regimented travel ball and recruiting process. My youngest is a real wild card.
Thanks for any advice.