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Originally Posted by Calvert98
Thanks.
Yea, I checked on this and there is little information...doesn't seem as comprehensive or direct as I suggested. I really couldn't find much information.
To your point, I completely agree. That is what I had in-mind. Some sort of direct support-private/public partnerships within their host cities and metro areas, to help construct truly decent facilities and initial infrastructure to support local rec leagues, through to High School.
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I disagree, I think MLB needs to figure out how to increase college scholarships and scholarship money. I could be wrong but my impression is that football and basketball (possibly hockey?) has a higher scholarship per roster spot.
"NCAA Division I baseball recruits only the top players and it is not uncommon for players to be recruited by big league teams before they enter college. Typically, coaches can divide their scholarships into awards for 30 players. Out of the 298 DI baseball programs, each school is allowed to offer a maximum of 11.7 scholarships per team. Roughly 242 colleges are NCAA DII programs and allow 9 full tuition scholarships. Partial tuition is common in DII which gives coaches flexibility in creating their roster. DIII baseball has the most schools participating, with 408 programs. However, DIII programs are prohibited from offering scholarships as a recruiting incentive. Rather, there are general athletic grants and academic scholarships that are offered in order to recruit talent to the campus "
From here:
https://www.scholarships.com/financi...-scholarships/
This also has some scholarship information.
http://www.scholarshipstats.com/baseball.html
While the focus on youth baseball and urban baseball is good youth involvement does not always become professional players, see USA soccer.
I think the more important attraction for high school level talent is the full ride scholarship. If the NCAA does not provide them I think baseball should spend the money to get it to happen. This may mean MLB bankrolls NCAA softball so that baseball can offer scholarships and comply with title 9. A functional solution to funnel more athletes through college as baseball players, I think, will make baseball more attractive to high school students.