After one full academic year and one COVID-shortened season, our son decided to transfer from his DII school. The baseball experience was good. There were a couple disappointments (roster size and the shortened season), but he traveled with the team to the few road games they did play and seemed to be on track to be a contributor as a LHP in the coming seasons. He enjoyed baseball but unfortunately the school was not the best fit academically or socially for him. We did our due diligence but sometimes you just don’t know until you experience it.
He gave it one year per his NLI commitment, but decided that he does not want to stay put just to play baseball and is transferring to a DI school where he will try to walk on after one “year in residence”. He knows it’s a long shot, especially given the current status of baseball rosters due to the pandemic. So it seems that his college playing career is likely over.
I wanted to thank everyone on HSBBWB who listened and helped along the way - particularly Fenwaysouth (“As always, JMO” 😊)! Also, thanks to Rick at Informed Athlete who helped us with transfer and eligibility rules. Rick was very responsive and knowledgeable, and we recommend his services.
Like many other parents on this board who ultimately face the inevitable end of their son’s baseball journey, it has been difficult for my wife and me to accept. We’re really sad that most likely we will not see him play in a college game. I am going to take a little sabbatical from HSBBWB just so I don’t think about college baseball for a while. I need to come to grips that this is his decision! We are very blessed that he is healthy and a good student with his life ahead of him.
Thanks again and best of luck to everyone!
Q
