Typical D1 Scholarship Distribution

Not that I am aware of. Many on here that will know for sure. 11.7 total scholarships to be distributed to not more than 27 players. I believe that now, all scholarships must be a minimum of 25%.

The Coaches philosophy and season strategy will dictate how he "invests." My direct experience revealed more is spent on potential "weekend starters" (ace pitchers) and up the middle fielders; shortstop, second and centerfield. Most Coaches covet a big bat or two. So, as a Coach I would ask, what do I have returning and what do I need to go get? The answers to those questions will dictate where I spend!

Prime9 is correct. There is no typical distribution, actually a coach doesn't even have to give out any bb money but if he does than it has to be 25% (all or combined) and no more than 27. Some programs don't even fully fund.

In reality in D1 especailly, the higher the prospect the higher the bb money given. That's why so many coaches spend so much time watching players, not only if they need them but to determine their worth to get them there. More bb money is given to those that can't obtain academic money, but he wants them at his program the coaches have their own preferences, and it all depends on their budgets.

So how does a big D1 program with obvious MLB draft picks handle their scholarship money? Relevant to my local area is the situation with Matt Purke who did not sign and decided to play for TCU at the last minute. How do they stay within the 11.7?

I would think that only TCU can tell you that

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Originally posted by NTxDad61:
So how does a big D1 program with obvious MLB draft picks handle their scholarship money? Relevant to my local area is the situation with Matt Purke who did not sign and decided to play for TCU at the last minute. How do they stay within the 11.7?

I don't think it's so much as staying within the 11.7 but staying within the 35 man roster and 27 scholarship players.

Good point. South Carolina has about 45 at fall practices and at least 16 commitments for class of 2011. Try to make those numbers work

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Originally posted by NTxDad61:
So how does a big D1 program with obvious MLB draft picks handle their scholarship money? Relevant to my local area is the situation with Matt Purke who did not sign and decided to play for TCU at the last minute. How do they stay within the 11.7?

Your question is based on the assumption that baseball dollars are equitably distributed based on personal stats and relative ability. Sometime they line-up, but not always. Each player has his own situation which determines the scholarship required to matriculate at a particular school. Baseball money is usually a small part of the overall expense with the balance from various sources. I've known a couple of near 100% baseball money guys who didn't come close to earning it and more than a few walk-ons who were all-conference players.

Sometimes when a high baseball money player returns for his senior year, it is for less baseball money, since "We assumed you were turning pro." and it's take it or leave it.

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Originally posted by eraser:
Good point. South Carolina has about 45 at fall practices and at least 16 commitments for class of 2011. Try to make those numbers work

45 with only 35 roster spots available and 27 scholarships to give out. Tanner is known for huge fall tryouts, those extras are walk on opportunities.

He'll make it work, he always does.

Dad04 is correct, don't always assume what you think may make sense in recruiting. Many seniors have to give up their scholarships to the new guys, it happens often.

In July, youngest son committed to a D-I. The coach asked us to keep the scholarship amount just between us. He said that he had very good players who were starting that were not getting that much and didn't want to cause friction. Older son is a walk on on the team and said he was sure that was true as he knew of one guy that was on a big schollie who hardly ever plays, so that would leave less for some others who were playing. So my point is that Dad 04 is correct in that stats and playing time don't always equate to the most scholarship money.

I think the goal at most well run public university programs is to try to keep the out of pocket expenses similar among teammates by blending state scholarship money (if any), baseball money, out-of-state tuition waivers, etc, if at all possible. Many examples of players getting to school injured, never throwing a pitch or playing an inning in a game, yet staying on scholarship. Some coaches consider that a "cost of doing business."

I know two college pitchers who signed for books, ended up first team all conference and had decent pro careers.

BTW doesn't everybody finds out how much everybody else gets sooner or later?

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BTW everybody finds out how much everybody else gets sooner or later.

True .... I think 10 parents on my son's college team told me their sons were getting full rides (100%) ... So, that took up 10 of the 11.7 and then you include my son's full ride and that only left .7 to give out to all the other players. Hmmmm!
Fungo

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BTW everybody finds out how much everybody else gets sooner or later.

True .... I think 10 parents on my son's college team told me their sons were getting full rides (100%) ... So, that took up 10 of the 11.7 and then you include my son's full ride and that only left .7 to give out to all the other players. Hmmmm!
Fungo

I guess the rest of the team each got one book......to share with a roomie......A dose of reality.....

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Originally posted by Fungo:

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BTW everybody finds out how much everybody else gets sooner or later.

True .... I think 10 parents on my son's college team told me their sons were getting full rides (100%) ... So, that took up 10 of the 11.7 and then you include my son's full ride and that only left .7 to give out to all the other players. Hmmmm!
Fungo

You are just too funny.
Things have changed, but parents would be surprised just how little bb $$ is awarded to players.

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Things have changed, but parents would be surprised just how little bb $$ is awarded to players.

A couple of years ago the NY Times did an article on college athletics not being the free ride many people perceive it to be due to football and basketball. Before the 25% rule for baseball one baseball player said, "I get 6K for a 45K college. It's hardly a free ride." Coaches of various sports said some parents got indignant and thought the coach was playing games when offered only 25-50% scholarship.

Scholarships, grants, academic money, etc. It's like salary. It's better not knowing what the other person makes. You sleep better at night.