Question On College Roster Make-up

Many players start out with high hopes...even walk-ons. As time goes by, reality sets in and some begin to wonder if its all worth the time when they're not playing.

Perhaps it could be that many players begin at D3 and then transfer to other schools?

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14 Frosh
8 soph
4 Jr
4 Sr

All college baseball teams that I've looked at have very few upper classmen. The subject has come up before here.

micdsguy,

I think it's called reality setting in. Looks to me like there is only 8 players to look at for next years draft. The rest have already answered the most important questions.

There are many reason this happens to a program.

Our program only has 3 seniors leaving us after this year. But next year we will loose about 10 guys. My goal now is to recruit looking forward for the next 3 years to give depth and to bring in players that will fill these voids. Ideally you would like it to be even but reality is it doesn't always happen that way. A team could have a great year or two with alot of upperclassmen starting and with experience but what happens after they leave? To keep a balance will help in success over the long haul and all programs strive for that but factors effect each years recruiting class which effects the next 4 years of a program.

The very best college programs will always have the senior class as the smallest in numbers.

It shouldn't be hard to figure out the reasons for that.

Let's see if I can get it right...because the top programs have their kids go in the draft after their junior season?

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Originally posted by Baseballdad1228:
Let's see if I can get it right...because the top programs have their kids go in the draft after their junior season?

Or before.Some guys go to their schools for a two year program,so they get their degree,and can get drafted starting their career.
I think anyhow

futurecatcher - You cannot get drafted until after your junior (3rd) year...unless you're talking about a JC program.

are you serious?I couldve sworn that some players do college ball for 2 years for exposure and experience

I am sure.

Only way I know of anyone getting drafted after their second year of a four year institution is if they turned 21 years of age.

I doubt the pro draft is a significant factor at the average college.

Why don't the numbers swell in the junior year due to juco transfers? I just don't understand the huge drop off after the soph year.

I conclude that most kids don't care for college baseball. As the parent of two soon-to-be college players, that's a scary thought.

The main reason for the senior class usually being the smallest in numbers.

1. Some of that original class have quit.
2. Some have suffered injuries.
3. Some have transfered to other colleges.
4. Some have had grade trouble.
5. Some have not had their scholarships renewed.
6. Some have been drafted as juniors and signed.

Every class will lose some players. The senior class simply has had more years to lose players.

Speaking of D111 it is a different situation. These kids are playing because they love to play. There are no 'athletic" scholarships. My son just graduated and played baseball for 4 years. I can tell you from personal experience the time put in over the 4 years was staggering. And yes it was worth it. Some kids stay for a year or 2 and because of academic work or other situations they make a decision.

I know of very FEW kids at any level of college
that do NOT love to play.

Academics are tough enough without adding a "full time" job to a full academic load.

And in most college programs I'm aware of baseball IS a full time job.

Don't forget about the biggest evil of them all.......wimmins

I've seen more baseball careers ended by wimmins that I have any other reason.

KellerDad - as it should be..........IF the woman is a good one, a true 'got to get her into the family' keeper. If that ends baseball (and not sure why it would have to), then that's what was meant to be.

It's those 'no-good', "I'll bring calamity to the family" wimmins you've got to watch out for.