Looking for info on Georgetowns baseball program. '14 RPI not so great. Any info on the facilities, coaches etc would be greatly appreciated.
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I took a private tour with their former pitching coach last winter. Was blown away.
Despite its having a DC address the campus is totally self contained with no traffic running through it. So yes, its in the city, but it does not feel like it at all. But I'm guessing the kids like that they can walk to the shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, etc on M Street.
Some of the dorms have roof top decks with views of the Potomac River and some of the DC land marks that is breath taking.
They play off campus. Facility is not their own.
RPI is what it is.
My opinion, they might be in the wrong league. Patriot League seems much more appropriate.
My other opinion is WHO CARES!? Its Georgetown! Are you going to not go to Georgetown University because they play off campus or their RPI is weak? Give me a break. The kids on that team will own the companies that the kids on the other team work for!
Rich
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Dad43's son pitches for Georgetown.
The off campus facility they play at is Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park. It's a very nice facility, seats about 800-1000. The stadium is a shrine to Walter Johnson and the summer home of the Bethesda Big Train, which is usually found atop the standings of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Summer League.
+1 on what Rich says. I spent quite a bit of time on that campus during my college days and I lack the words to tell you how spectacular it is. And it's a great school. 17% acceptance rate. Any kid who gets in is fortunate indeed.
Big thanks to all who have responded thus far. And yes , I sort of agree with the idea that its Georgetown so who cares about any baseball deficiencies. But with that being said, I'm still curious. Does the baseball team have a clubhouse and are there locker rooms on campus or at Off campus ballpark? where do they train in the winter? Any and all info is really appreciated. Thanks!
My son attended their Jr Day a couple years ago. He/We thought the school,campus,etc...were outstanding.
However despite all the positives from above, we also left with the feeling that pursuing a science major would be problematic, given the requirement that players catch the van to the field at a specified time each day for practice. It seemed to be a quirk of the place given the field location and logistics.
Pursuing anything that requires labs is difficult (not impossible) at any school. Location of the field doesn't matter. The fact that labs are in the afternoon and that happens to be the same time that most practices and games are scheduled is the problem.
University of Richmond's baseball field is on campus. They had 1 player that was pre med last year.
Rich
PlayInSchool.com
PIS
Agreed, doing that anywhere at D1 is a challenge. Ultimately my son chose a D3 option for that reason.
I agree with Warrior and PIS, it is possible to do science/engineering at a D1, but very difficult unless the program works around those students schedules. It is much easier to do as a PO, as they don't necessarily need to be at all practices all of the time. My son went D3 for this reason....and he is on track to graduate on schedule in 4 years.
Just saw this sent you a (Dialog).....but I echo PIS Comments.
Originally Posted by StrainedOblique:
Looking for info on Georgetowns baseball program. '14 RPI not so great. Any info on the facilities, coaches etc would be greatly appreciated.
It is really hard to get admitted to Georgetown. I suggest that if Coach Wilk is interested in your son playing on the team, that you provide him with your son's academic information ASAP so he can present it to the admissions office for informal feedback on their likeliness of admitting your son.
