This was noted in another discussion, but curious if anyone keeps track as to what 2016 recruiting classes were hardest hit by the MLB draft.
Next question is what does a coach in that situation do? Try to find uncommitted prospects? Just wait until next year?
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First, it's usually a brand new to coaching coach who loses more than he expects. All the great coaches build into a class expected attrition due to the draft; there may be a surprise here and there, but over time a coach learns which types of players will (a) be drafted and (b) sign a pro contract. Power programs need to sign (NLI) these players because it enhances the look of the class and the visibility of a program - but those guys are not expected to show up on campus (in fact more problems occur when one of these guys isn't drafted and/or signed).
Second, when the unexpected occurs, a coach can (1) convince a drafted junior to stay (perhaps by an offer to increase his scholarship), (2) increase scholarships to the current roster, (3) look to JUCOs to fill void, (4) find a diamond in the rough who for one reason or another wasn't recruited, or (5) find players cut loose by a coaching change.
FSU had three 1st rounders sign... But they also had a potential 1st Rounder honor his commitment...
UCLA had two position-players/Outfielders sign in 1st round, and a 2nd Rnd RHP...
Echoing what GOOSEGG said: I get the sense that coaches often know which players will sign and which won't and make plans moving forwards accordingly
PG's College Recruit Rankings reflects a score that excludes any player that signs ("Players who have signed a pro contact are not counted towards recruiting ranking points."). Go here:
