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Baseball America lists their top 100 high school players with college commitments. Looking at the list there are a number of things that stand out. Most importantly some have parents that post regularly on the HSBBW Smile…Over 90% are over six foot…over half are pitchers…42 of those being RHP…no pitchers less than six foot…most committed to D-1 colleges below the Mason Dixon Line… Only one committed to a JUCO.

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Originally posted by Dad04:
Vol

Did the price of gas keep your guy out of Miami?


Dad04,
Actually...It's rummored that Miami will produce big for the Vols this signing class.... but we did have to save some gas money for the trip to the "Mohegann Sun Casino" in Uncasville, Connecticut this January. We only fly 1st class!

We don't want those Miami commits getting out just yet, that way it keeps the sheep in line.
Last year the top 100 had 63% pitchers and 11 shortstops (that didn't include the cross-overs). That leaves 26 players for all other positions (or hitters). Interesting........ You will notice that the pro's put a little more emphasis on hitting. Pitchers still take up from 35%-45% of all pro drafts.
Also, of last years top 100, 32% were from Georgia & Florida. Texas & Cal. still make up a huge portion, but your seeing an increase in the Southeastern USA pool.
It will be intersting to see how many attend class in the Fall of 2005, how many sign pro contracts, and how many (if any) D&F at a juco.

Does anyone want to stick their neck out and predict how many will not attend the "school of their choice".

I have no idea, however, with the number of pitchers involved I'll say 35% never set foot on the campus they signed with.
Savannah,
Thanks for asking. I posted this Baseball Story about son's pitching beginnings. Smile He started playing Little League T-Ball in kindergarten, and started pitching at age 8. Started traveling baseball at 13 yrs old. Started attending a few holiday/summer instructional camps at local colleges about 13-14. Started first non-Dad pitching lessons at 12-13. First showcase was a local one the summer after freshman year. First national showcase was the PG Underclassmen during the winter of Sophomore year. No, we have not switched high schools for sports, but he goes to a parochial prep school that is strong in both academics and sports. Not much else to tell. He was fortunate to get the best of the "size" gene pool and acquired a love of baseball at a very early age. He always had a parent involved during LL, so arm health was made a priority from the beginning. He has just worked very hard at an early age, choosing to miss out on normal summer activities to play baseball. We regularly had discussion as to whether he was still "having fun" and wanted to continue at such a "serious pace" or stop. It has always been his decision to keep working hard. Hope this was helpful. Smile
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Originally posted by fungo:
Baseball America lists their top 100 high school players with college commitments. Looking at the list there are a number of things that stand out. Most importantly some have parents that post regularly on the HSBBW Smile


That doesn't surprise me that much. This site has some of the most informed and knowledgable people on the web. From parents to coaches to umps. Keep up the good work folks more parents, coaches, umps, and players need your advice and info.

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