[Purple Haize]

I have never heard of college baseball being a feeder program.

(Unlike basketball and football)

The list of things you’ve never heard of when it comes to athletics is long. Your demonstrable ignorance is the stuff of legend on this Board

I watch a lot of minor league games each year. But I go to watch the MLB prospects.

I don't like the dog and pony shows, and those silly games between innings.

I couldn’t tell you who is and isn’t an MLB prospect I just go to enjoy the game and all that it encompasses. They also have the absolute best and most creative promotions (and team names) around.

[ballcoach15]

I can tell who the best prospects are, after seeing them 2 or 3 times.

You are a basketball guy, I'm a baseball and softball guy.

[Purple Haize]

I can tell who the best prospects are, after seeing them 2 or 3 times.

You are a basketball guy, I'm a baseball and softball guy.

That’s wasnt the point of my post. But the fact you were not aware of that is not surprising. I couldn’t care less if there are MLB prospects or not. I go because I enjoy the entire experience

[Ill flame]

I have never heard of college baseball being a feeder program.

(Unlike basketball and football)

[https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories ... e-players/]

Over 75% of players drafted every year are from a 4 year college. An even higher percentage end up actually signing since they have less leverage than HS draftees and these percentages should only grow. It absolutely is a feeder system. The difference is the large percentage of international players you see in milb compared to other sports.

[ballcoach15]

A lot of fans go for the atmosphere and experience. But I go strictly for baseball.

(and I never go on Fireworks Night)

[ballcoach15]

I have never heard of college baseball being a feeder program.

(Unlike basketball and football)

[https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories ... e-players/]

Over 75% of players drafted every year are from a 4 year college. An even higher percentage end up actually signing since they have less leverage than HS draftees and these percentages should only grow. It absolutely is a feeder system. The difference is the large percentage of international players you see in milb compared to other sports.

Good info in that article.
What percentage of college players get drafted ?

[Purple Haize]

I don’t know if this counts as a cut. But...dang

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/stor ... al-control

[ballcoach15]

Appy State has cut 3 sports:

Men's soccer, men's tennis, and men's indoor track and field.

[flamesfilmguy]

Appy State has cut 3 sports:

Men's soccer, men's tennis, and men's indoor track and field.

App's soccer was on the chopping block already before.

[Sly Fox]

They were at 20 sports before the cuts. That's an insane number for a G5 school.

More cuts a comin'.

[Ill flame]

[https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu ... 0200602125]

Bowling Green baseball reinstated after raising $1.5 million.

[ballcoach15]

That's good news.

[ballcoach15]

I was just informed via text message, that Wright State is dropping softball. (and tennis)

[olldflame]

That's good news.

Maybe. Maybe not. "Saving" a program by raising pledges of support from former players and other alumni sounds great in theory. It seems in practice it does not always have a happy ending. Pledges are not the same as donations., and if they do not come through, the school is left holding the bag, which just makes things worse.

[ballcoach15]

Wright State is applying for a wavier from NCAA to remain D1, because with the cuts they made, they are below the cutoff for number of sports needed. I hope they go back to drawing board and reinstate softball, and if needed, cut something else. AD said they need a year or 2 to find 1 or 2 sports to replace those cut.

[ATrain]

Winthrop just cut their most successful programs: men's and women's tennis

[TH Spangler]

https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfspor ... 6132a.html

BOISE cuts baseball, swimming, diving.

[lynchburgwildcats]

And Boise just added the baseball program back for the 2019 season. A real kick in the balls to the people associated with that program.

[ballcoach15]

I read somewhere that Harvard will be all online this school year. (Still will cost 49,000+ for the year)

[olldflame]

You're a little late to the party. We've been discussing it here.

viewtopic.php?p=603489#p603489

What this has to do with D1 program cuts, I have no clue.

[Cider Jim]

I read somewhere that Harvard will be all online this school year. (Still will cost 49,000+ for the year)

Ballcoach, $49,000 is just for TUITION. Once you factor in room, board, and fees, Harvard is closer to $72,000 per year (plus books).

[ballcoach15]

You're a little late to the party. We've been discussing it here.

viewtopic.php?p=603489#p603489

What this has to do with D1 program cuts, I have no clue.

For the most part, I don't follow the "non athletic" threads too much, thus I missed it. I like talking sports more than "social stuff".

[ATrain]

Hampton University cuts men's and women's golf

[ATrain]

You're a little late to the party. We've been discussing it here.

viewtopic.php?p=603489#p603489

What this has to do with D1 program cuts, I have no clue.

For the most part, I don't follow the "non athletic" threads too much, thus I missed it. I like talking sports more than "social stuff".

Oh baloney - you chime in on nearly every thread in The Courtyard and The Lynchburg Life whenever Jerry Jr. or President Trump are mentioned

[Purple Haize]

You're a little late to the party. We've been discussing it here.

viewtopic.php?p=603489#p603489

What this has to do with D1 program cuts, I have no clue.

For the most part, I don't follow the "non athletic" threads too much, thus I missed it. I like talking sports more than "social stuff".

The Army was ok with telling fibs?