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Pitching at the next level

love the gamelove the game10+ posts
Ok ..First I respect the information from the people in HSBBW. You have been there and most of the time speak the truth and pull know punches.

My son an 05 Pitcher would love to pitch and be part of the college baseball experience. He throws 81 to 84, great command of his pitches has a nice change great curve, and throws strikes. He want to go to a larger college(D1) He knows he is thier to get an education first. He scored a 28 and a 1240 on the ACT's and SAT's the first time taking them.His counsler feels he could get a 30 and a 1300.

He pitches on the best summer team in the area. Who plays in the best league and tourney in the Ohio/ Indiana/KY area. He workes with an excellent picthing coach in the off season and tune ups during the year. He is just a good pitcher. " he wins games" When you see him pitch he dose not stand out but after the game you will see he only had 5 hits 1 walk and 3 k's in 6 to 7 innings. (He threw a no hitter 2 years ago and know one new to after the game was over.)

Here is the Million dollor question. is it possible to play for a D1 school maybe be the 14th or 15 pitcher? He is not looking for athletic $$ his grades will get him $$. He would love to play for Ohio University or Winthorp in SC. He has been told buy "baseball people" he could definatley pitch at a D3 or D2 or an NAIA. He is 6'0'' 150 size 13 shoe.

He knows he is not going to play MLB but would love to go to a "college town" and enjoy the whole expierence.
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TRhitTRhit10,000+ posts
love the game

First of all he ahs the grades to go to most any school he so desires

Can he pitch at D-1 ?? The possibility is there-But why settle for 14 or 15 on the staff when he can go D-II, NAIA or D-III and possibly be a regular on a staff as well as get a great education-- being the 14 or 15 guy is not playing baseball in my book.

I suggest that he do not limit his options--get seen -- see who contacts him-- he might be presently surprised.

TRhit
B Bee>1,000+ posts
I'd suggest that you listen carefully to the baseball people who know your son, have worked with him, and have seen him play -

if your son indeed plays in the best league in OH/Ky/In - it sounds like your son is around some pretty good baseball and exposure -

tho you could maybe target an event or 2 that his top choices will scout & see what they think - of course they will know who he is because he has expressed interest in their program in his letters to them for some time now - and sent hs & summer schedules and coaching contacts

lefties? - - - they just aint right!
MrandMrsBaseballMrandMrsBaseball1,000+ posts
I absolutely agree with TRhit on this. Don't let your son limit himself. I will also caution you to not project yourself too far out. When Team One baseball came out with their top 200 RHP rankings they posted a caveat that ranking righties is very hard because "they will change the most between the pre-season and the season"
Your son my excel tremendously in the next 6 months, or he may get passed by. Have him keep working hard and make contact with the colleges he's really interested in.
Best of luck to you!! Keep us posted we'll look forward to tracking his progress.

_______________________
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Famer

BK'sMOMBK'sMOM1,000+ posts
being wanted is so key...and I do think that those surprises will be there especially since academically your son is sound...very sound.

If he's playing and getting seen...be patient, do your part in the recruiting...or should I say be sure your son contacts coaches and takes some visits ...but do not limit yourself...

be open...I wouldn't want to be 14th...if I truly wanted to play baseball...when I could contribute elsewhere...JMO
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B BigWI1,000+ posts
Why sit the bench(#14-15 Pitcher) on a DI team when he could probably play at a DII or DIII school.

There are some darn good DIII schools.

Johns Hopkins, MIT, Washington University to name a few.

My son wants to be an Architect. He could probably play mid-low level DI, but he is picking the school he will feel comfortable at let the baseball work itself out.

This approach works for him, not necessarily everyone else.

Play every game as if it were your last
M mittman100+ posts
i have to agree whole heartedly with the above post. i have seen many of my players go d-2 and get to play and really enjoy the game and college experience. i have had some do that on the d-1 level. but i also have had some go d-1 and not play. they didn't enjoy the experience, and many tranfered to d-2 schools to finish. go where you are wanted, go where you can play. many d-2 schools offer just as good of an education as a d-1 school. probably more academic money available there as well. good luck with your decision

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