the Cincinnati Flames had 6 players in the 2013 College World Series, 18 sign D1 from the 18U team last year. You still have Midland's local players. Plenty of talent around here to chose from.

As some would say Texas is a hotbed for football talent, I always thought greater Cincy area has always produced some very good baseball talent.

As some would say Texas is a hotbed for football talent, I always thought greater Cincy area has always produced some very good baseball talent.

 

They do..

No...NKU is certainly a step down from those schools, especially Wichita State. If you get a call from one of those schools, you only choose NKU if you want to stay close to home.

 

Just curious, what makes it such a step down from those schools listed?

Edited January 29, 201412 yr by Rocky

Just curious, what makes it such a step down from those schools listed?

 

Wondering same thing. FGCU is in same conference, albeit in Ft. Myers, so thats a bonus. Miami? MAC? I will take a trip to Jacksonville/Ft Myers over one to Bowling Green/Toledo. When I was a kid Wichita St was a top program. Not anymore. Seems like 25 loss seasons are the norm. The battle at NKU is getting past the commuter school rep it has. Still a ways to go. My point was that while many kids will say no, for them to not even ask is admitting defeat.

Wondering same thing. FGCU is in same conference, albeit in Ft. Myers, so thats a bonus. Miami? MAC? I will take a trip to Jacksonville/Ft Myers over one to Bowling Green/Toledo. When I was a kid Wichita St was a top program. Not anymore. Seems like 25 loss seasons are the norm. The battle at NKU is getting past the commuter school rep it has. Still a ways to go. My point was that while many kids will say no, for them to not even ask is admitting defeat.

 

I totally agree Runner. I would like to think with the position they are in now and being able to compete in recruiting with the like of EKU, Morehead and other smaller D1 schools in the area, future recruiting will target more local athletes.

You have to commend NKU going D1, being the new kis on the block they had a heck of a lot of away games which are always hard to win. The players were on planes constantly. That had to be a huge expense. Hats off for move and investment. Jumping off topic, going to a state school is so much more affordable than going away or going D2,D3 or NAIA. Bellarmine and Centre 45 to 47K a year only merit scholarship, no athletic money. Union, Cumberlands fall in at around 30 with athletic money and academic. Plus you get to see your kid play if he can stay within a couple hundred miles. Then the dilemma becomes does your kid go to a small liberal arts school, they may not offer a degree that suits your kids interest. They very easily could end up 30 to 80K in loans in 2 years with not all credits tranfering if they decide to change majors or schools. How important does playing baseball in college seem now? Things to consider in this economy.

You have to commend NKU going D1, being the new kis on the block they had a heck of a lot of away games which are always hard to win. The players were on planes constantly. That had to be a huge expense. Hats off for move and investment. Jumping off topic, going to a state school is so much more affordable than going away or going D2,D3 or NAIA. Bellarmine and Centre 45 to 47K a year only merit scholarship, no athletic money. Union, Cumberlands fall in at around 30 with athletic money and academic. Plus you get to see your kid play if he can stay within a couple hundred miles. Then the dilemma becomes does your kid go to a small liberal arts school, they may not offer a degree that suits your kids interest. They very easily could end up 30 to 80K in loans in 2 years with not all credits tranfering if they decide to change majors or schools. How important does playing baseball in college seem now? Things to consider in this economy.

 

Those are valid points, that's why there's a lot to consider when choosing a college to play baseball. It's not always the best choice to choose that big school that may cost 20,000 to 30,000 more than the lower tier D1. Also, if I were a recruit, NKU has an very attractive schedule.

As some would say Texas is a hotbed for football talent, I always thought greater Cincy area has always produced some very good baseball talent.

 

And it has. No doubt about it. I didn't mean to imply that it doesn't. My only point, is that there aren't as many D1 prospects around as people may think. Just look at numbers....there are just under 300 D1 baseball schools, and rosters can't exceed 35 players, only 27 of which can have sports related financial aid (only about 12 scholarships per school, split no more than 4 ways). That's about 10000 active D1 baseball players. With an even split of each class, you only have about 2500 available D1 spots every year, and even less that get any kind of scholly. That's a pretty exclusive group, considering there are over well over 100,000 high school seniors playing baseball. NKU has to look outside this area, as the truly elite that we do have in the area will most certainly have better offers elsewhere (evidenced by the number that was given earlier about how many have played in the College World Series). There's D1 talent in the area...just not enough to fill ALL the D1 teams.

And it has. No doubt about it. I didn't mean to imply that it doesn't. My only point, is that there aren't as many D1 prospects around as people may think. Just look at numbers....there are just under 300 D1 baseball schools, and rosters can't exceed 35 players, only 27 of which can have sports related financial aid (only about 12 scholarships per school, split no more than 4 ways). That's about 10000 active D1 baseball players. With an even split of each class, you only have about 2500 available D1 spots every year, and even less that get any kind of scholly. That's a pretty exclusive group, considering there are over well over 100,000 high school seniors playing baseball. NKU has to look outside this area, as the truly elite that we do have in the area will most certainly have better offers elsewhere (evidenced by the number that was given earlier about how many have played in the College World Series). There's D1 talent in the area...just not enough to fill ALL the D1 teams.

 

I agree..

First of all - Baseball doesn't have "classes" - it's all in - second - any list without Duckworth from Henderson County - is a crummy list

First of all - Baseball doesn't have "classes" - it's all in - second - any list without Duckworth from Henderson County - is a crummy list

 

Um, I believe they are referring to Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior. :ohbrother:

First of all - Baseball doesn't have "classes" - it's all in - second - any list without Duckworth from Henderson County - is a crummy list

Didnt Duckworth have 11 homers last year? You'll catch more flies with honey.

Didnt Duckworth have 11 homers last year? You'll catch more flies with honey.

 

11 homers, 36 stolen bases. I believe he tied state record homering in five consecutive games. And tied state tourny record with six stolen bases in the state tourny last year. Very fast and hits for avg. and power.

 

 

2016 PBR

 

 

11 Vincent Boils KY Southwestern 2016 C

 

Boils committed to John Logan CC.

 

He will join 2016 P Ricky Raisor from Highlands.