I’m curious as well - how many times has JHU seen you play? What types of events - showcase? Live games in a tournament? Did you catch and pitch when you were seen?
With JHU, if everything looks good with a pre-read, you can get a “likely letter”
@shuttlebus so the coach said they don’t have pull in the way some other schools do. They can support a certain number of kids who get a positive pre read and they are very likely to get in. They can try and support kids without a positive pre read but the coach said that is hit or miss. They do rank, and they are still figuring that out. I asked him where I stood and he said I’m in consideration for a spot but they also are considering going the ED route with me without consideration just because my pre read was mostly positive.
@nhparent9 I sent them video about two months ago and the coach said he wanted me. That was the strongest initial response I received from ANY coach. I played once in front of them at Showball and got an offer, and then again at Headfirst and was told exactly what my situation would be. I played about a total of 20 innings in front of them, 10 at bats, but I threw out five guys from catcher and two from the outfield in that time so I guess I made a good impression. I pitched once in front of them, sat 84-86 and hit 87. They said I could pitch and catch, and they were excited I’m only 16.
@rofikicafe ah I did not know that. That certainly helps. Thanks
@grant1509 Considering the coach is still figuring out the ranking list, it sounds like you have not yet been offered a spot. If the coach does end up offering you a slot (which sounds very likely based on your posts),I would ask the coach what percentage of kids with a positive pre-read and a slot get accepted. My guess is that he will tell you close to 100% if not 100%. More than likely, the coach will expect you to apply ED as a condition of accepting the slot.
My son went through the process last year. He asked the coach this question and was told that 100% of the kids who have had a positive pre-read and a slot have been accepted. Based on what I know about JHU, I would expect the JHU coach’s answer to be the same.
@shuttlebus you’re correct. Sorry for the miscommunication. I have not been offered a slot but rather the coach has said if I get in then I will be on the team. That is what I meant by me being offered a spot on the team. Also, I’ll ask the coach about the acceptance rate for recruited athletes. Like you said I’m sure it’s pretty high.
I find myself in agreement with you quite a bit of late and siding with skepticism. I know a couple of nescac pitchers who hit 90, but I am not sure it was with any degree of regularity. High 80s was much more the norm. Pitchers in the low 80s need to compensate by craftiness, placement and junk.
I would never go to a team where the coach told me that I would pitch and catch with any regularity, and I am not sure how many coaches would advocate that role. Maybe if you caught 2 innings or pitched 3 innings over two weeks. My point about being 16 was a joke. I strongly suspect no coach would encourage those two positions, and certainly none would allow it because you are 16.
@gointhruaphase I was thinking the same thing, but 5 schools have said I could do both. The others said they prefer me at one and that the other could come into play later or if I beat another kid out. I will look out for my arm, but I have taken great care of it thus far. I have never had any injuries and never any real pain at all other than normal muscle soreness in my bicep/tricep area. I run and do bands after every outing to increase blood flow and protect my ligaments. I’ve researched it extensively, and provided it’s done right, it can be somewhat “safe”, although obviously less safe than picking one position. I agree with you though that it might not be ideal for most people, but I’d love to have a choice between two positions at the college level.
Grant1509, would you mind updating us on your journey? I’ve read all your posts on this thread and on the ivy league baseball thread. My sons have similar goals of academic/baseball experience (though their test scores are not nearly as good as yours).
Appreciate any continued insights you may have.