We heard from #3 randomly the day after the #2 offer, with a request to see him one more time (early in the weekend). 2020 was very honest about other offers. #3 promised a decision right after this next game. #3 knows the amount of the #2 offer and said they will try to get close. He declined #1. I'm hoping for closure on #3 early this weekend so he can move forward with #2 with no "what ifs." We won't let it go any longer than Sunday. We have been in communication with #2 to let them know that we're very close to a decision and to thank them for their patience.
And, #2 it is! Son committed last night and could not be happier.
It all happened the night before #3 was supposed to come watch for the last time. It also was the last game of the season and the last game my son would play for his summer team of nine years.
#2 knew this. They called and put on a little pressure but were kind about it. Wanted him to commit that night. Perhaps they were afraid of losing him, not sure.
They made really good points. They never had any hesitation about him. They have believed in him (entire coaching staff) from the moment they saw him. Meanwhile, #2 has been unsure after three camps and six evals, etc. Why would he want to play for them?
Finally, it came out. 2020 just wanted the offer from #3 so he could say he got it, and was planning to decline it all along. Just a couple days before, an umpire ask him “so, where you going?” 2020 didn’t say “Oh, it’s between #2 and #3.” He said “#2.” And he’d say things like “I just can’t imagine saying no to #2” or “I can’t imagine going to college and having coaches other than #2.”
So as parents, my husband and I said “Do you want to call 2 back and commit?” He got a big smile on his face. He called them immediately and they were so excited. Said they can’t wait to work with him. Etc etc.
2020 has been grinning from ear to ear ever since. Called #3 and told them not to come. And he pitched the best game of his life today, relaxed, driven, and focused.
And he felt really good when the HC of #2 said....”Just wait, in a couple years, they are going to be kicking themselves that they were unsure about you....we are gonna show them what they missed.”
A happy ending to a very long, exhausting process. Thanks for all the advice. The prom date one is still pure gold in my book, as is the adage “go where you’re loved.”
Congrats to your son!
Wonderful ending! So happy for your son and for his parents. Congratulations all around!
Congratulations to your son + the family, a tremendous opportunity awaits! Don't let him slack off ~
Congrats! Yay for those selecting mid-major D1s!
Congrats!
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"Smart Kid!"
"Indeed!"
keewart posted:Congrats! Yay for those selecting mid-major D1s!
This ! If you aspire to play D1 baseball, and you have the talent to do so, then you should pay attention to this advice. Why ? Because you have better odds of having a good experience. That’s why. Most of the top 30 D1 baseball programs now make money. Their Head Coaches make a million $ a year or more. They are CEOs running a profit center as much (or more) than they are baseball coaches. Their decisions and demeanor are all business. They don’t care if a player is collateral damage in the course of keeping their engine running. They over-recruit and churn the roster like dairy farmers. There is not a lot of fun being had by players in a lot of these programs. Many players and parents just don’t understand this and don’t know what they are getting into. They are caught up in all the P5 ego nonsense. You can’t get fooled by what happens during the recruiting cycle. Coaches are on their best behavior and most are good salesmen. But you better look beyond the smoke & mirrors and find out who are actually good guys. Chances are you will find more good guys at D1 mid major level than you will in top 30 D1 programs - and therefore have a better chance of having a good experience playing college baseball At least that’s my opinion based on what I have seen. This opinion would not apply if your player is a top 10 round draft talent, but it applies to just about everyone else IMO.
adbono posted:keewart posted:Congrats! Yay for those selecting mid-major D1s!
This opinion would not apply if your player is a top 10 round draft talent, but it applies to just about everyone else IMO.
In 2017, keewartson was taken in the 5th round and his LHP teammate in the 3rd, another pitcher in later rounds and yet another as a free agent. You need to go where you are loved....and can get on the field and play. And that includes the high academic mid-majors!
Now......go beat those other teams!
I understand what you are saying ADBONO but I think it also happens at the P5 level. My son, who was not drafted at all out of HS, was offered by P5 schools from 3 conferences as a sophomore. They came hard and heavy and he chose the one he is at. They made an offer 2 weeks after hired as HC and before the pitching coach had ever seen him pitch. You can feel loved at all levels but I will also emphasize, go where you know they want you and are willing to give you something for your value. After that at all levels it is up to you to do the work to earn the playing time. If you don't perform, there is another kid waiting to take your spot.
Congrats on the process. Now comes the hard part and that is continuing to do what it takes to be ready to walk on the field and compete as a freshman.
Don’t disagree at all Pitching Fan. My point has to do with probabilities. There are always anomalies to any general statement about probabilities.
2020two-way-parent posted:And, #2 it is! Son committed last night and could not be happier.
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Huge congrats to him and the family! 
Make sure he is mentally prepared for senior year opposing chants "over - rated" as most known commits to D1's get some version of this.
Congratulations!!! Love to hear this!
Congrats to you and your son. Always like happy endings
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So happy to hear. In my opinion he made the right choice. Good luck to him. My son did not play at the D1 level, however most of his games were within a 4 hour drive. It was great to see almost every one of his games.
Congrats!
Congrats!
2020two-way-parent posted:And, #2 it is! Son committed last night and could not be happier.
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A happy ending to a very long, exhausting process. Thanks for all the advice. The prom date one is still pure gold in my book, as is the adage “go where you’re loved.”
Congrats! #2 it is!