Open to any suggestions ans/or recommendations. I have a nephew, who is a senior on the varsity baseball team(high school). He is a pitcher on the team, I think he is an excellent pitcher. His grades are not that great however. Whom can I contact to see if he is good enough to play at college level.

Thank you

See a local scout or coach in your area---they will give you an opinion that you can trust.

As for grades visit the NCAA web site www.ncaa.org and review the Clearinghouse requirements

Keep in mind also that NCAA requirmenst are not the same as college or university requirements--he may be good with the Clearinghouse but not good enough academically for college/university acceptance

Junior Colleges serve a lot of needs, one of which is to ease the transition to college academics (smaller classes, more individual attention so it's tougher to 'get lost' in class, fewer social distractions, NCAA Clearinghouse not required, though if he wants to go on to a four year, he'll have to do well academically to qualify).

Bonuses: he'll have more opportunity for PT, and assistance to get a place at the next level from his JuCo Coach. JuCo's often have more money to give out than four years, and the overall costs are lower for the family.

It's getting late to start the process, though JC's are much more fluid about their roster than four years.

As TR suggests, get that evaluation. Given that the boy has talent, it would be worth it for he and his family to start contacting JuCos as soon as possible.

Orlando and TR make some great points. As far as JUCO is concerned, I am sure there are alot of super baseball players who didn't necessarily do great in the classroom. It helps with the transition into college life, and you can play baseball. There are exceptional JUCO programs out there, some that could even compete at a high level with the DII or DIII schools I am sure. There is no disrespect with playing for a JUCO. Work hard in the classroom and after transfer to a Upper level university. Good luck.

Thank you all for your help. I spoke with my brother(father of my nephew) this morning. My nephew is pitching in the 92-94 range. He has a few other pitches also. According to my brother, it appears that scouts and coaches have shown interests in my nephew however, comments and/or concerns were made because my nephew doest not pitch throw over the top, he throws "3/4* side arm. I dont know alot when it comes to baseball, but doesnt his velocity count for anything?

I'm thinking of suggesting to my brother to send my nephew to a JC of community college near the central coast of california. I have another brother that lives near Santa Cruz/Monterey area? I hear there're lots of schools in that area. Any suggestions of a JC or community college in the area?

Thank you again
Knight

Though not germain to this topic...the top Juco baseball is definately better than top DIII ball hands down not even close. DII about even I'd say.

mrmom

A lot of that has to do with region of the country.

Here in the NE the Division III programs are very strong and we have very few solid "JUCO" programs, a half dozen or so. At the other so called "JUCOS" are truly community colleges where sports are an afterthought and many of the community colleges have more evening students than day students. As for Division III programs in your region we can start with Johns Hopkins, Mary Washington, North Carolina Wesleyan and Methodist to name a few that can compete with anyone.

California on the other hand is "JUCO HEAVEN" --they even have their own state organization apart from thr national group

Knight -- you'll get more responses if you ask the question in the California forum, or start a new topic in Ask About Colleges. It will let folks know what you need in case they're not reading this topic.

You might also suggest to your brother to ask the scouts for recommendations. There are a number of NE and Midwestern players in our conference in Florida, sent there through scouts.