Marietta College (OH)

bballmom09 - welcome to the hsbbweb

My son had an ex-teammate star for them a few years back and led them to a national championship in 2006. I know what you are asking - what type of school is it. From what I know, it is a small liberal arts school with a tradition for a good education.

The reason most baseball players go there is they have one of the greatest traditions for baseball in the country. They have produced several big leaguers and the 2006 team produced an 8th round draft choice. It is a premier baseball opportunity and they have the very highest goals for themselves.

Some have accused them of over-recruiting but I am not aware of any college program that does not make kids battle it out in the fall for playing time in the spring. I suggest using the find tab at the top of the forums and search on Marietta as this topic comes up quite often on the hsbbweb. Good luck.

ClevelandDad---Thank you for your insight. I have read all there is to read about Marietta on this web site!! I was able to get a little bit of a feel for the school during a session they had for parents during a scholarship competition.
Everyone we have come in contact with at the college has been wonderful. The coaches were also very personable and the level of baseball was intense which is exactly what my son is looking for. He is still considering some other choices -

bbmom

So I ALMOST went to Marietta. Picked a school closer to NYC and home instead. Now this was a while ago, but I really liked the atmosphere, and thought that it was a beautiful school. Nice little town, and I just really liked the feeling on the campus. I know that this doesnt help much, but I just had a good feeling about the place.

Thanks for your help--Just want to make sure that it will be the right fit for my son. I guess he will know best--

Have you looked at their record lately???
The academics is a given but look at their record

looks like they're 4-1. That's a great way to start the season.

The current poll of March 8th has them sitting 13th in the nation

Played in the Ohio Athletic Conf myself.
Great reputation program, always up there for baseball.
Nice community.

THey're big with mass recruiting. Many kids get into the school thinking they have a spot but may soon get the cut. You really have to work and hold your own to even make the team.