I am in touch with a quality RH pitcher who is 15U eligible but would rather play 16U. I do not coach him, instruct him, nor am I related to him. I have seen him pitch--and, while he is a little "raw" mechanically, he CRUISES in the low 80's (80-81) and tops at 82-83 (I gunned him myself on a Stalker Pro). I advised him on the importance of playing 16U summer travel ball. He is interested in some exposure--and in my opinion, he is worthy of it.
While I am familiar with quality travel programs in th N, NW, W suburbs, I am not that familiar with programs closer to him--the Mt. Carmel area. He is definitely interested, but travel (to and from games, practices) and finances are a consideration. If anyone has info or knows of openings, please PM me.
Once again, he is not one of my players, a student of mine, or related. He is a friend of a friend, and I did an evaluation for him. I have no personal interest except to see a quality young man with tremendous potential get a quality opportunity.
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