Does anyone know if a 2008 graduate that is entering college in the fall is elligible to play in this league during the summer before he enters college?

My son, a 2003 HS graduate, played for Bradenton in summer of 2003, before enrolling at Univ of Maryland and playing in the ACC (beginning in Sept 2003).

However, IMHO, I believe playing in one of the highest D1 Conferences provided more opportunities, greater exposure and opened more doors than those choosing smaller colleges, D2/D3/JUCO programs, or mid-level baseball conferences.

During the Summer, before my guy enters college for the first time is the period of time that I am refrencing.

The question is, is he allowed to play in this league since he has yet to set foot in college, and would this be a better choice than playing on a top tier 18U team.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by floridafan:
During the Summer, before my guy enters college for the first time is the period of time that I am refrencing.

The question is, is he allowed to play in this league since he has yet to set foot in college, and would this be a better choice than playing on a top tier 18U team.

Thanks!

Short Answer: I believe so.
Longer Answer: Asked and answered. (What confuses you?)

If anyone else has interest, you must have completed your freshman year of college baseball or been red shirted to play in the colligiate league.

I'm confused. I've heard of some coaches encouraging their incoming freshman to attend. And not for the 8 weeks that I see advertised, but partial, such as 3 or 4 weeks. Is this type of slicing, buying as many weeks as you want, how this thing works?

I am only refering to the Florida Colligiate League. But, I have exchanged e-mails with the director of the program here in Florida. The result of that was I was told that a player needed to have completed his Freshman year to participate. They have a new and seperate developmental league for incoming Freshman, which may still be in the development stage itself as far as coaching and competition.

Great, that clears it up.

The developmental league is a great way to get ready for college baseball, FCSL has done a really good job with it!
Players have to make the teams or being recomended by a coach or scout.
They face good competition, freshman college players whom got red shirted can also play at this league, they play about 30 games in about 8 weeks, against elite teams and Fla. Juco's. IMO it's a great way to get your rep's and play decent competition!
Have a nice day!

The developmental league teams were absolutely horrible last season. The teams were coached by parents who were there to get their kids some at bats. Playing in the Developmental league is a waste of time. If you cannot get on a top travel team like the Central Florida Renegades or Florida Legends, etc. I'd probably just hit every day - you'll get more out of that than facing 74 mph pitching in the D-League.

Bob, please tell us how you really feel.

cheers

Amen!

Bear,

The D-league teams are just a fund-raiser for the league. Half of the time the umpires didn't show up and the coaches had to umpire. The D-League was just a joke. The few good players in the league got nothing out of playing there.

Isn't this forum to get the information out? A question was asked and I answered it. I felt that warning parents of the low status of the league would benefit websters.

I have just registered for this website, having received several emails that our league, the Florida Collegiate Summer League, is mentioned in several conversations.

The FCSL is the only college summer league in Florida that Major League Baseball recognizes and partially funds. We are a 501c3 non-profit league, operating primarily for the good of the players, and secondarily for the good of the community.

Our six FCSL teams for 2008 are all pretty much filled up. Players do not pay to play on these teams. The contracts for play on our teams are signed by the players and their college athletic directors or coaches.

All players in FCSL must have played one year of college baseball, and still have at least one year of NCAA college eligibility remaining.

Last summer, we started a Developmental League of 2 teams. These were mainly players who were entering their freshman year of college. We received very positive feedback from parents and players on their experience in the DLeague.

This summer, 2008, we have modified the DLeague into the Collegiate Development League, of 4 teams. The coaches are not parents of players in the CDL. The CDL is a chance to play against college level competition, to learn what it takes to succeed at the next level. Players will work with college strength and conditioning coaches, and hear about the college baseball environment from NCAA compliance officers, college academic advisors, and local college coaches. The CDL teams play 20 games through June and July in Central Florida, against each other and several exhibition games against our FCSL teams.

For more information on our league, please visit our website (currently being updated), www.floridaleague.com to reflect the 6 FCSL teams for 2008 - Sanford, Orlando, Winter Park, Leesburg, Clermont and Belleview.

Sara,

My comments were not directed toward the FCSL. That league is a recognized college summer league by MLB. I was thrilled that the Leesburg Lightning coached by one of my former players, who was coaching some of my former players won the league title last year.

However, the D-League was another situation. The players there pay $600 (I could be off a little bit) and seemingly are the players that could not make the better teams in the area.

Last year, the coaches of the D-League teams were parents. The games that my team played against the D-League teams were not competitive. The D-League teams were more like recreational ball teams, which is not bad, but it is not how you are advertising the teams. Last year, we played a game against the D-League teams and I umpired because umpires were not assigned to the game. It was not a big deal other than umpires should have been assigned by the league for one of its teams playing a game.

The D-League teams were not competitive. I want to make it clear that the regular teams were good teams. My point is that if a player needs to get ready to play college baseball in the fall than they need to play a lot better competition than is in the D-League.

Thanks,

Bob Pincus
Go Leesburg Lightning!

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However, the D-League was another situation. The players there pay $600 (I could be off a little bit) and seemingly are the players that could not make the better teams in the area.

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My point is that if a player needs to get ready to play college baseball in the fall than they need to play a lot better competition than is in the D-League.

You don't want the players but they need to play somewhere other than the D- League? If the players can't make your team, as you imply, why is it a problem to play somewhere else? No comprende'.

Dad04,

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You don't want the players but they need to play somewhere other than the D- League? If the players can't make your team, as you imply, why is it a problem to play somewhere else? No comprende'.

They actually had a few players that could have played for the better teams, but were promised the same competition level with the D-League. Basically, they were misinformed by the league. That has been my point with this post - to inform.

For the players that can't make teams like the top teams the D-League teams may be all right if you looking to play recreation level baseball. But if you are looking to play at recreation level why not play Big league Little League baseball and save money.

I hope that explains my point better.

Doesn't talent naturally seek it's own level anyway? I remember seeing Devon Anderson's name on an Ocoee Big League LLB banner, so there are exceptions of kids playing with their friends, up and down. Teams generally get most of the players they are supposed to get. It seems unneccessarily tacky to trash an entire league to get a couple of extra players.

Dad04,

I'm not sure why you are beating a dead horse. Your son played for the college league - not the D-League. I hope you are not taking offense because not is meant at you.

My problem is that the league is advertised falsely as a league that prepares players for college; yet it is run by parents and is recreation ball.

Bob,
you forgot to mention the Florida Bombers as a top team last time i checked they have the most accomplishments in the state of Florida