What's the risk

Based upon the two sentences you've provided, I would say it is a high risk situation. Consider the risk in the following year, and year after that, or removing scholarship altogether. I would be concerned that they are offering a high "discount" (70%) up front with the possibility of lowering it later should he not produce or get playing time. I've heard a number of schools use this strategy. Also, I would check the roster for "redshirting" and the actual number of players that saw the field. Frankly, I would research the he** out of the situation.

Also, depending on the REWARD & your son's talent level, you & your son may opt in for a once in a life time opportunity. Everybodys situation is different.

Best of luck.

ncbaseball25,

There is always risk involved. Risk is there for the 25% guy, the 70% guy and the walk on.

That said, 70% would be a very high priority recruit. Typically someone getting 70% would be a player that had other great offers from good programs during the recruiting process.

Anything is possible, but they have big plans for anyone they're giving 70%. However, it's always possible they could change their mind. Also, a player receiving 70% from a school like the one you described is likely to be a good draft pick.

Is there risk?... Always!
Is this a great situation?... Absolutely!

Thanks for the responses. That would be nice if he ended up being a draft pick. We are hoping the next time you guys update your rankings that he will be up there somewhere because we know how much your rankings matter and how well respected pg is.

ncbaseball25,

I would be interested in knowing who your son is. Could you send a PM if you want to keep it private?

Just sent you one.

i have 2 questions if anyone on this thread knows answer. Can a school reduce or remove a scholarship after a kid has accepted and entered school. I had a friend who claims they reduced their son/s scholarship his jr year to free up more scholarships.

Also do administrations of schools care if scholarships are given to in or out of state kids. IE if you give 10 outstate scholarships the money value is a lot more than 10 instate. Do they care? I have heard some schools have a a "salary cap" for lack of better term to work under?

Yes, they can definitely reduce from year to year.

And yes, they could care about in-state vs. out-of-state. Not all, but some yes.

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Originally posted by ncbaseball25:
If a big time school offers you 70% but it clearly is going to have a problem with numbers (probably close to 55 before the draft and kids told to leave), how much risk is there that you could be on the chopping block?

Is this a D1 program? If so, there can only be 35 on the roster (including redshirt) and only 28 can have bb scholarships. Is the 70% all baseball?

Whits, here is how it works, the coach is given a budget based upon an average COA (cost of attendence). As long as he works within his budget, and not over the allowed amount (D1 11.7 within 28 on a 35 man roster, D2, 9, no restrictions), I am not really sure if where the player comes from is an issue, cost would be more, and that all would depend on, as suggested by justbaseball, if they actually care or not were the player comes from.

Yes it is a division I and yes 70% just baseball.

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Originally posted by ncbaseball25:
Yes it is a division I and yes 70% just baseball.

I am not sure that I would worry that much about it, 70% is a big commitment and that means they have plans for him in their future. But that is not to say they would cut it after the first year, but I have to tell you I know of maybe one or two that happened with and that was also 5th year (redshirt).

However, I don't like when some coaches play with numbers like that, it is worrisome. I also would keep it quiet that your son might have a strong interest in going pro after HS. JMO.

That came off wrong. I meant it means a lot to be drafted. He is more set on going to college. Also, it is not my son, it is my cousin.

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Originally posted by ncbaseball25:
That came off wrong. I meant it means a lot to be drafted. He is more set on going to college. Also, it is not my son, it is my cousin.

If the player has no intentions of signing and rather go on to college first he should make that be known, or if he is interested what it would take for him to sign. But never indicate that one would sign brcause they will try to get you for as little as they can if you are all too eager. The best part is he has options, most don't.n But with a 70% scholarship that's a strong commitment to give up.

BTW, coaches do give out big scholarships so players won't sign after a certain round, present signability issues, they are sneaky like that.
Good luck to your cousin.

Come to find out the 70% was all wrong. is mom got confused and they actually haven't thrown out a number yet. So they may make the decision even easier if the percentage is less and other schools offer around the same figure.

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Originally posted by ncbaseball25:
Come to find out the 70% was all wrong. is mom got confused and they actually haven't thrown out a number yet. So they may make the decision even easier if the percentage is less and other schools offer around the same figure.

Well, that changes things for sure.
70% all baseball is pretty rare these days, even for top prospects.

He just received a comparable offer to the one I first mentioned but from a different High Major school. They don't have near the numbers problem, so we will see what he decides.