Which ones are the best baseball programs on the eastcoastin USA?

North Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Georgia Tech...That's enough.

Can go ****her North for academics but likely poor baseball.

Work_Hard

Actually, the University of South Carolina has one of the best International Business programs (MIBS) in the Country. Also, they have a highly regarded Hotel and Rest. Mgmt. program. Their baseball program is top-notch. Different schools will offer specific advantages depending upon your son's interests. With a little research, you and your son should be able to find a fit that makes the most sense.

R.

Florida International University has a very solid baseball program, several current players from PR, excellent player development and good record sending athletes to MLB. Also, Coaches have integrity...no promises they don't keep.

I think you should be ready BEFORE your son finishes HS, not when it happens.
Florida has lots of schools with lots of good baseball programs and academic programs. So do many other throughout the the eastcoast.
I would hope in your circumstance you are already checking into schools. I am going to assume you are aware that in a few months coaches will be out recruiting (many already have)05's. By November most of the bigger schools will have signed commitments. The competition and talent is fierce, so now is the time to make contact.
If your son is able to get on a summer travel team in the states, this may be a big determination in where he may attend if he wants to play baseball.

The Yankees, Red Sox, Braves ...

Sorry

BEENTHERE

There is nothing subpar about the baseball in the Northeast--- NOT IN THE LEAST

I would appreciate it if you would stop the sniping---

TRhit

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Originally posted by BeenthereIL:
North Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Georgia Tech...That's enough.

Can go ****her North for academics but likely poor baseball.

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Army 9 vs Florida 5

Don't you just love it !!!!!1

Been -

Since you are from up North and a bit left... The South begins in Virginia and ends in Florida..

Work Hard - There is outstanding baseball thru out the East Coast not just in the warm weather states, academically you can get both in the Northern States.but there are good academics in the South as well.

Your son needs to concentrate on what kind of school he wants, public/private..small or large, etc.. Then search for colleges that meet that criteria.. From there look for majors that your son is interested in studying and narrow it down further,, Then look at the costs of those schools w/o baseball money to ensure they are cost effective for your family.. THEN and Only Then look at the baseball program as well as the entire academic program.. From there start marketing your son to those schools.. you should have a list of 10-20 to start and then narrow down as interest increased or decreases..

Constantly ask your son.. would he go here if there was no baseball.. You are looking for strong yes's.. remind him that anything can happen so he has to pick a good home first, then baseball program...

Good Luck in your search and keep asking your questions..

Re: Army/Florida...Fluke and everyone with any baseball sense knows it! Was that to imply that Army has a quality baseball program?

Work_Hard,
Here are a couple of helpful websites:

http://www.boydsworld.com/baseball/

http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/searches/srchCrit1.asp

Good luck!

I live in New York and have a son and nephew who will be looking to play ball in college next year. The Carolinas, Georgia and Florida have the best baseball on the east coast. On a different subject, I had posted a question on this website that perhaps you would be able to help me.
We are a high school team in New York looking to travel to Puerto Rico next year in April during our Spring Break. We are looking for information/contacts that can facilitate trip arragements. Our objective is to play a lot of competitive scrimmages with local teams to get us ready for our school season when we return to New York. We appreciate any information, specially if you have done this in the past.

Work Hard,
There are many great schools and fine baseball programs thru out the East Coast. Contrary to what some posters write there are fine baseball programs in every state.
Without knowing what level of baseball your son is ready for or what type of academic background he has, it is hard to advise on a particular school. You and most importantly he should first look at what type of school he would like. Urban or country setting? Large or small? How challenging should it be academically? (how challenged is my spelling?)
Then he should look at the baseball program. What is their track record in helping players do well. Are people regularly drafted from that program? Will he get a chance not just a claim of getting playing time. What is the roster like? Who's ahead of him?
Many small schools with great academic records produce fine ball players who go on to play at the next level. Don't rule out the William & Marys of the world.

Good Luck