Struggling with disclosure of injuries

Is he fully recovered and he's not back to where he was or is he really not ready to be playing yet?

He is 2 years removed from his 2nd labrum surgey and fully functional he has just never regained what I think should be his maximum strength, of course im sure it will never be 100% obviously. Its almost an issue where you almost want to make an excuse for him not throwing in the mid-high 70's and I guess if there was a legitimate excuse that I think would be one.

I dont know, just was wanting some opinions.

Was thinking that if they were that concerned with his 1B-3B velocity then they will bring it up, otherwise we wont mention it.

You wouldn't want to put your son in a position where anybody even thinks he withheld relevant information.

Plus, whether it's college or pro, if people are making financial decisions based on the information you provide, you have an obligation to tell the full truth.

Swamp, I get that. We have never witheld info on questionnaires, I am just wondering if its incumbant on me or my sons behalf to tell the coach without him bringing it up ..OR.. would it better to be outward about it in that he can acknowledge his weakness and that he striving to improve upon it.

If they ask, I would answer honestly. If they don't ask, I don't see any reason to bring it up unless you expect his arm to get stronger. If not, he's exactly what they are seeing so you're not hiding a thing by not bringing it up.

Eric, I guess that would depend on the kind of conversation you're having.

I don't see any need to bring it up before you know they have serious interest, and I wouldn't make your son wear a neon shirt proclaiming "Damaged Goods" when he goes to showcases. I'd just put full disclosure on the list of loose ends that need to be tied before he signs his NLI.

Most college recruit questionnaires don't ask about injury history. If I remember right, it was the sort of thing coaches asked about in a low key way during the campus tour. Don't know what they would have required if my son had anything significant to report.

My son has had two serious injuries in the past year. First a knee injury (MCL, PCL) and then surgery for a separated shoulder. My belief is nothing less than honesty will work. The surgeon said he's willing to discuss the injuries with any interested baseball program. The feedback is the knee shouldn't be a problem again. With proper rehab he expects my son to throw harder than before. From there it's up to the college coaches to decide. My son won't be showcasing until he can prove he can compete again. This means sub 7 sixty and the 80's throwing. Then he can explain he expects to eventually get back to 6.75 and mid 80's.

Eric, tough spot to be in. I really don't know the answer. However, you do know that if you receive an offer, on the form itself, it says that failure to disclose will forfeit the scholarship offer. At least that was what was on my child's NLI letter.

Your son's medical history is a very private matter protected by various regulations.

Your son's medical history shouldn't have a bearing on his current condition which is what a good recruiter should be evaluating over time and not in a snapshot.

However, if you accept the "damaged goods" argument then honesty in the face of a direct question regarding the specific injury is mandatory.

The question is: What is the acceptable risk/reward for not disclosing. Is there really that much at stake?

Great insight all, thanks.

I think the thing for me is trying to justify his velocity. I guess until someone tells me that the velocity is what is keeping them from considering him then I am probably borrowing more worries than I need.