Summer ball for Seniors??

Have him talk to his JC coach--perhaps he can make a call and get him set somewhere

Also his BUds should take a back seat at this time---he needs to be ready for the college fall baseball season

What about American Legion ball?

Legion would be a step back for a kid looking to step up to the next level. In our area Legion is a step back for any varsity high school player with potential of going to the next level. There are 20U teams for players already committed to college programs. Or a challenging semi-pro league.

I don,t know my son played legion after his senior year heading into a Junior college.It turned out fine for him.We didnt want to spend the money either,he wanted to workout with a trainer and his hitting coach.It worked out well.he trained hard, got good hitting instruction.Got good rest and nutrition.
Always running with travel ball gets expensive.Several guys that are at top D1 schools played legion that summer before they went away.

Why not look in your area for an Adult League--- they are loaded with college players, ex college players and ex pros--great baseball and most play a 30 to 40 game schedule--my guy did it and played alongside a Division III All American in the outfield who taught him things he never would have learned otherwise---other guys who were on the team are now HS coaches and College Coaches

His JC coach may be able to get him a spot on one of the collegiate summer teams in Texas. He'd be away from home most of the summer, but the experience could be worthwhile.

With luck, he may not be too far to see play and the team may broadcast the games.

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Originally posted by RJM:
Legion would be a step back for a kid looking to step up to the next level. In our area Legion is a step back for any varsity high school player with potential of going to the next level. There are 20U teams for players already committed to college programs. Or a challenging semi-pro league.

You're probably right depending how legion ball is in your area. It definitely has changed quite a bit since my son graduated HS. Around here, now the high school coaches have a summer league for the HS undergrads so many of them who'd play senior Legion go with the HS coaches league which is good for them because the coaches leagues are getting their teams into tournaments and summer showcase events while getting a good look at current varsity and JV players on the rise for the next season. Senior legion has become a team for mostly graduated seniors and college freshman that are still 19U.

Any decent level competitive level of baseball is better than not playing at all coming out of your senior year and since legion ball isn't expensive, it is an option. While summer collegiate leagues and adult leagues may be a better option in that they'll go up with and against better competition, I still wouldn't rule out legion ball. IMO, it's better than not playing and not being ready for the college fall league.

However, I do get the sense that senior legion does take a hit in losing these players to the more expensive showcase teams. It's just the way the game is going today.

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Why not look in your area for an Adult League--- they are loaded with college players, ex college players and ex pros--great baseball and most play a 30 to 40 game schedule--my guy did it and played alongside a Division III All American in the outfield who taught him things he never would have learned otherwise---other guys who were on the team are now HS coaches and College Coaches

Excellent idea!

The 18U travel teams attending showcases have become big business in Texas and I'm sure all over. Good option for many but as stated, I'm looking for other options. Comments here have always been helpful.

Thanks!