What Leagues are there for these types of players? Having trouble finding a good fit. Any insight/help is appreciated.
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You will find D II's and D III's in every league, even the Cape, although D III's there are infrequent. Baseball talent seems to be scattering among the summer leagues more than it used to; I can only speak for our league, the Valley League, but 4 years ago, there were only 5 D III players in the whole league. Last summer there were over 20. Our fourth best hitter average-wise was a D III All American who hit .313, had several outfield assists, and was one of the better outfielders in the league.
Some general guidelines: (1) Freshmen position players from lesser known schools are the hardest to place-they have no college track record, and will play baseball more before June than they ever have in their life, so they are considered risky. If a freshman has a good spring, that performance might open the door to a spot opening in the Spring, and slots do come available as mentioned often on here. (2) Pitching is always needed. A freshman pitcher with a big arm can land a spot, but a freshman RHP throwing 86 is competing against 1,000 other guys with the same appearance, so without a track record, they can be hard to place. (3) A Coach's recommendation makes it much easier to land a spot. (4) If all else fails, there are a lot of leagues where you pay to play and while it's not perhaps what you had in mind, it's great experience and a good summer can boost your stock for finding a league the following summer.
Some general guidelines: (1) Freshmen position players from lesser known schools are the hardest to place-they have no college track record, and will play baseball more before June than they ever have in their life, so they are considered risky. If a freshman has a good spring, that performance might open the door to a spot opening in the Spring, and slots do come available as mentioned often on here. (2) Pitching is always needed. A freshman pitcher with a big arm can land a spot, but a freshman RHP throwing 86 is competing against 1,000 other guys with the same appearance, so without a track record, they can be hard to place. (3) A Coach's recommendation makes it much easier to land a spot. (4) If all else fails, there are a lot of leagues where you pay to play and while it's not perhaps what you had in mind, it's great experience and a good summer can boost your stock for finding a league the following summer.
thanks. What are some of the pay to play leagues out there that might be a good fit?
Forum from last year that caught my attention. Would love to see responses and updates.
For instance, I know here in Rhode Island the Sunset League plays at Cardines Field in Newport.
Season cost is $200 and they seem to have an eclectic mix of players ranging from rising D1 frosh to quality amateurs who want to keep playing.
Opinions and other notes welcome!
For instance, I know here in Rhode Island the Sunset League plays at Cardines Field in Newport.
Season cost is $200 and they seem to have an eclectic mix of players ranging from rising D1 frosh to quality amateurs who want to keep playing.
Opinions and other notes welcome!
I know that some of the pay leagues are local leagues and do not have host families such as here in central Ohio we have the OICBL:
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=tscl
Mostly local DIII, with some DII and a few D1 players who did not get placed by there team or needed to work in the summer so they could not make a big commitment. Try googling your region and college wood bat. There may be a league in your area.
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=tscl
Mostly local DIII, with some DII and a few D1 players who did not get placed by there team or needed to work in the summer so they could not make a big commitment. Try googling your region and college wood bat. There may be a league in your area.
what part of the country are you in? Where is your school? Is coach offering any assistance in the process?