Any opinions on the level of play in the SCIAC? I see that Chapman University has applied to join.
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Pretty competitive DIII baseball. The top three teams usually, Pomona, Redlands and CLU can compete in a game here or there with lower level D1's. The league will have a a few guys throwing in the 90's. It drops off quite a bit after the top 3-4 teams & players on each team. There are players drafted every year out of the league. Travel is in and around the LA area, so travel is not a big problem. Sounds like a good fit for them.
I just added a link. How about Occidental? Is their program considered to be a rising one? Coaches seems to be very active in their recruitment of players.
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Hawk19..1 more year for Junior huh? Good Luck this spring!
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Hawk19..1 more year for Junior huh? Good Luck this spring!
I agree with BOF; good solid ball (except for CalTech). The strong programs are good every year; the others vary from year to year.
quote:I see that Chapman University has applied to join.
If Chapman is accepted into the SCIAC, the quality of the league will be enhanced, considerably enhanced.
But Chapman is in a real bind and I don't know if the SCIAC gets the benefit that will make the application attractive.
One illustration: Chapman moves the gap between top and bottom, Cal. Tech. by quite a margin.
Chapman however, as an independent, cannot find enough DIII games to be a factor in Group B for post season consideration. Other independents they used to play like Cal State East Bay and Menlo have gone NAIA or DII.
Chapman is now looking at traveling to Oregon and Texas to play enough in region DIII games to stay in the running for post season consideration.
Year in and year out Chapman is a top 10 DIII program nationally. But if the SCIAC looks at this for baseball, the competitive discrepancy between their program and Cal Tech.sure seems like it would be an issue. Unfortunately, those games might end up 30-0...or worse.
It will be interesting to see what happens to Chapman. If they are not accepted by the SCIAC they may be in a pickle. Not only have they lost CSU East Bay and Menlo as in region games; they will lose UofDallas next year when they join the SCAC.
They have been making a trip north to the Pacific Northwest and a trip to Texas for the last few years. However, in loosing both East Bay, Menlo and Dallas they have lost about 8-10 games which were in region. They have done a good job of scheduling games with east coast teams that come to play in CA early in the season. But at the same time they have filled their schedule with SoCal NAIA and D2 programs.
With a limited number of D3 programs in CA; if they don't get accepted they could be forced to either spend more money running their progam (more travel) or potentially consider changing from D3 to either NAIA or D2 (pure speculation on my part).
They have been making a trip north to the Pacific Northwest and a trip to Texas for the last few years. However, in loosing both East Bay, Menlo and Dallas they have lost about 8-10 games which were in region. They have done a good job of scheduling games with east coast teams that come to play in CA early in the season. But at the same time they have filled their schedule with SoCal NAIA and D2 programs.
With a limited number of D3 programs in CA; if they don't get accepted they could be forced to either spend more money running their progam (more travel) or potentially consider changing from D3 to either NAIA or D2 (pure speculation on my part).
Thanks for the replies. My son considers these schools as a good fit for him. Good academics, good baseball, good location, good weather, small school, etc. 
We liked that Chapman is independent and is able to pick their opponents and not play the weak sisters you often get in conference play. Then I saw they were joining the SCIAC....
However, outside of Cal Tech, the SCIAC teams look pretty competitive.
Son plays small HS baseball and I really enjoy the atmosphere. However, I don't like the fact that there are several non-competitive games on the schedule and would like to avoid that in college. SCIAC looks like the right fit. Thanks.
Hey Ryanrod...good luck this year. Do you guys have anyone that can replace Big Dan??
We liked that Chapman is independent and is able to pick their opponents and not play the weak sisters you often get in conference play. Then I saw they were joining the SCIAC....
However, outside of Cal Tech, the SCIAC teams look pretty competitive.
Son plays small HS baseball and I really enjoy the atmosphere. However, I don't like the fact that there are several non-competitive games on the schedule and would like to avoid that in college. SCIAC looks like the right fit. Thanks.
Hey Ryanrod...good luck this year. Do you guys have anyone that can replace Big Dan??
Hey Hawk..No one will replace the Big Man.. 
.. I think we may have to pitch by committee 2-3 pitchers in a game as we have a lot of 2 way guys..
RR23Jr..also considering some schools in SCIAC ( you have to consider all divisions and especially with what you have stated wherein you can still do great academics and still play good baseball)..
We are still early in the process but I know that time flies too fast and need to be prepared early. Good luck as well to Jr. Good job on the PG thing in Cali!
.. I think we may have to pitch by committee 2-3 pitchers in a game as we have a lot of 2 way guys..RR23Jr..also considering some schools in SCIAC ( you have to consider all divisions and especially with what you have stated wherein you can still do great academics and still play good baseball)..
We are still early in the process but I know that time flies too fast and need to be prepared early. Good luck as well to Jr. Good job on the PG thing in Cali!
