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There are some very mediocre D3 programs who will take a competent, average high school player. But how much are parents willing to spend just so their son can play college ball? The kid would be better served finding a town or MABL adult summer league team and getting the best college education possible.

If he wants to showcase, like a better player the kid needs to figure out where he has the potential to play and get in showcases they attend. 

If he can hit good pitching, a D3 or NAIA that isn't a top tier competitive school may find a spot for him but of course, D3 is no money and NAIA probably wouldn't cough up much for him.  So, if continuing to stay involved with organized ball is really important to him, he should be selling the bat tool really hard, picking schools that will otherwise also meet all his other academic, career, social and budget requirements.  Big school club ball would be an option to look at as well.  

As you know, these schools recruit late, so he still has time, particularly if it is within his home region.   If he is looking further out geographically, I can tell you that there are schools at those levels that will engage with him even if he can't get in front of them personally.  He should gather some good video clips of in-game and cage hitting.  Also, if he is at least fluid with his fielding mechanics, 80 across isn't terrible for those levels.  That way, he can put together a complete but short recruiting video.  This, combined with a few good references of travel and HS coaches that can vouch for the good bat vs. good opponents' arm can go a long way if the pond is right.  Those schools don't have much to lose if they aren't committing any or much $ toward a player and will usually be willing to encourage him to enroll and give a kid like this a look in the Fall.  

Of course, if he is a good student, that will help.

If he's in southeastern PA, his profile could work at at least a dozen D3s within a 2 hour drive. I would start with a list of all the D3s within his acceptable geography, then eliminate the ones who don't have his major or aren't a good academic fit, and those outside of his budget. That should leave him with a manageable list. Next he might want to rule out the very bad baseball programs, and even the very good ones where he might not ever be a starter.

PSU Harrisburg, Berks and Abington all might be a good place to start.

I agree with cabbagedad, you can get far at this level with video. My son sent video to a perennial top 25 D3 in the summer before senior year and they called him the next day (and he ended up there). Quite a few of these schools (e.g. Harrisburg) will also have camps this summer or fall. And he should also invite coaches to his summer games. Lots of D3 coaches will go to Diamond Nation to see a kid if the video and/or references are good.

If he can hit, he will probably play. Average D3 teams always have a few guys who don't have the prototypical look for their position. The 5'8"/210 lb first baseman who can mash, the 7.5/60 left fielder, the SS with a big arm but no range. And of course there's always the DH.

Here's the list of NCAA schools by sport and division:
https://web3.ncaa.org/directory/

Can he play catcher? Might be a good fit with his profile....

Many of the PA state colleges are smaller/smallish colleges. They run the gamut. There are quite a few in D2,D3 NAIA and the  United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The Penn State University Athletic conference is a member of the USCAA. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/..._Athletic_Conference

These should not be hard to get in front of. 

Here is a list of Athletic College programs in PA. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...rams_in_Pennsylvania

There are many options. Many of the Pen State regional campuses are much more affordable. 

http://www.collegecalc.org/col...nnsylvania/?view=all

There are definatly schools all across the country where he could  make the team. He has to work to find them and may have to travel, change position etc. Hitting video would likely help. Better grades mean more oppertunity to getting into schools. Some D3'a take what they can get some NAIA take large rosters.  Try the free field level site or free ncsa. Doesnt cost and smaller college coaches do filter through them. We got most response from field level but did get inquiries through both. 

Does the HS coach or travel if on one have any contacts? Our HS coach didnt so my son reached out to other coaches in the leaque and one was willing to help. 

Also dont forget juco.  They often carry large fall rosters. And so.e are mote competative than others. He can reach out and guage responses and see if he can red shirt. he can then spend a year getting better, faster, stronger with out losing eligibity or costing much$

There are definatly schools all across the country where he could  make the team. He has to work to find them and may have to travel, change position etc. Hitting video would likely help. Better grades mean more oppertunity to getting into schools. Some D3'a take what they can get some NAIA take large rosters.  Try the free field level site or free ncsa. Doesnt cost and smaller college coaches do filter through them. We got most response from field level but did get inquiries through both. 

Does the HS coach or travel if on one have any contacts? Our HS coach didnt so my son reached out to other coaches in the leaque and one was willing to help. 

Also dont forget juco.  They often carry large fall rosters. And some are more competative than others. He can reach out and guage responses and see if he can red shirt. he can then spend a year getting better, faster, stronger with out losing eligibity or costing much$

Both my son's teams had some guys that fit the OP profile.  A couple earned more playing time as they got older

I'll plug a D3, though it may be too late to start the application process: United States Merchant Marine Academy. It's in Kingspoint NY. A decent HS player would start for them.

The unsung of US military academies, free tuition (requires service in Navalreserves), 100% employment starting close to six figures which escalates quickly, work about 6 months a year (or more if you want), kid graduates with an engineering degree and some credits towards a masters.

This is a hidden gem for the right candidate. If a kid is good in math, verbal scores are much less important.

I believe admission procedures similar to other academies.