What age is too young for interest by scouts?

6'2" and throwing 85 as a frosh.  These are certainly two primary things scouts are looking for in young pitchers.  On top of that, you are in a hotbed where LOTS of scouts reside.  So, yes, you can count on continued attention.  IF it is your son's desire to play at higher levels, make sure you connect with a good pitching coach if you haven't already or if that isn't you.  Make sure you study up on proper arm care - he'll start to get pulled from all directions to throw.  Make sure you start figuring out a roadmap regarding travel, showcases, etc. that will allow proper arm rest regardless of continuous requests for him to pitch.  And your biggest challenge could be to make sure you don't allow the attention to let yourself stray from your parenting standards - make sure he understands that he is blessed with attributes that present opportunity but it will take hard work, determination, help from teammates and mentors and a lot of luck to maximize that opportunity.  Yes, in many ways, it is too early for him to have to deal with some of the things that will come up.  Protect him to the extent that he can still enjoy being a HS kid and enjoy his HS sports experience.  I think you will find that this site will be tremendously helpful to you during your son's journey.

Oh and BTW, many of the MLB scouts in your area also oversee a Scout League that is also very instrumental in the college recruiting scene as well.  There is significant competition in landing the players who are likely to be the stud recruits.  Start educating yourself with the SoCal Scout League.

No need to talk to the scouts.   Most are friendly enough, but as a father I never broached the subject of "what do you think about my kid", unless they came up and said they were impressed.    (Doesn't happen very often)

   At your son's size, they see a possible "projection"  (whatever that word really means)  So they will be checking in on him to see how he progresses.   Shouldn't be a burden as long as you keep your son "level" headed.   Professional Scouts do their job and leave to the next field on their list.

I would think you might be getting more attention from college coaches soon.  In So Cal, some kids commit as sophomores, but typically they have a favorite School and some sort of connection.  Go learn about recruiting rules;  quiet periods vs contact periods.  If you have a favorite college choice, contact their baseball office.

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/co...+Recruiting+Calendar