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Anonymous wrote:Many people are frustrated with how the SJC coach runs the team. Word is that he will finally leave in two years when his youngest kid (daughter) graduates from SJC.

He basically only plays the starters and/or his favorites, even if they are beating an opponent by 15 runs.

What's nuts is that he had a junior lefty pitcher committed to play at Tennessee...and he only gave that kid like 5 innings all season because he loved his 2025 star pitchers (three in particular who are also D1...but TN is usually a top 5 college team).

SJC lost a number of rising juniors who will likely be starters at their new schools because of how he runs the team.

If that is even true- then I am sure there are other stud players waiting in the wings.

SJC baseball is an absolute machine.

There is a big drop-off in overall talent vs. the 2025 class, but I am sure they will be strong.

However, it's more relevant to OP as to whether you want to be on the best team and never play (unless you end up being a starter) or a good team and play.

Anonymous wrote:Many people are frustrated with how the SJC coach runs the team. Word is that he will finally leave in two years when his youngest kid (daughter) graduates from SJC.

He basically only plays the starters and/or his favorites, even if they are beating an opponent by 15 runs.

What's nuts is that he had a junior lefty pitcher committed to play at Tennessee...and he only gave that kid like 5 innings all season because he loved his 2025 star pitchers (three in particular who are also D1...but TN is usually a top 5 college team).

SJC lost a number of rising juniors who will likely be starters at their new schools because of how he runs the team.

If that is even true- then I am sure there are other stud players waiting in the wings.

SJC baseball is an absolute machine.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so helpful. We live on Cap Hill close to Gonzaga. Is that a good program too?

Yes, I would definitely look into that program as opposed to driving all the way to SJC each day. They are generally very good at baseball and have a steady stream of D1 recruits.
STA is also a great option. They will also "recruit" for baseball players and also send players to top D1 programs.

Not so much anymore for STA. They sent one kid to play baseball at college...yes, he is D1 at Alabama and one of the top players in the area, but he is the only one to play any college baseball for the 2025 class.

STA used to be strong, but now Georgetown Prep rules that conference and has been totally dominant the last two years. Landon is also a stronger team.

Why are you making this up? They had a second recruit for 2025 who is at Chicago and also had several D1 offers.


I will never understand the people who come in DCUM and say things that are completely false. Get a life.

Many people are frustrated with how the SJC coach runs the team. Word is that he will finally leave in two years when his youngest kid (daughter) graduates from SJC.

He basically only plays the starters and/or his favorites, even if they are beating an opponent by 15 runs.

What's nuts is that he had a junior lefty pitcher committed to play at Tennessee...and he only gave that kid like 5 innings all season because he loved his 2025 star pitchers (three in particular who are also D1...but TN is usually a top 5 college team).

SJC lost a number of rising juniors who will likely be starters at their new schools because of how he runs the team.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is all so helpful. We live on Cap Hill close to Gonzaga. Is that a good program too?

Yes, I would definitely look into that program as opposed to driving all the way to SJC each day. They are generally very good at baseball and have a steady stream of D1 recruits.
STA is also a great option. They will also "recruit" for baseball players and also send players to top D1 programs.

Not so much anymore for STA. They sent one kid to play baseball at college...yes, he is D1 at Alabama and one of the top players in the area, but he is the only one to play any college baseball for the 2025 class.

STA used to be strong, but now Georgetown Prep rules that conference and has been totally dominant the last two years. Landon is also a stronger team.

Anonymous wrote:Hello! My 8th grader is being recruited by St. John’s and Good Counsel for baseball. We are also looking into Dematha. Anyone with experiences at these schools have thoughts for me? Pros/cons of the programs. Any other schools we should look at? Gonzaga? He is currently on a travel team and is a top player in the region. Speaking as a mom here- I want him to continue to enjoy the sport and I have heard mixed opinions on the local coaches. Again, looking for honest advice. Thank you.

All good schools with solid baseball programs. Obviously, SJC has been on a tear in recent years and has achieved national program status. If you go to any PG or PBR tournament on the east coast they have heard of SJC. But GC is always competitive and sends plenty of kids to play in college. Honestly, pick the school with the shortest commute. With the time commitment of these programs, giving your kid a quick commute home is an incredible gift. There is no scenario where you should be deciding between GC and GZ as Gonzaga plays/practices at Nats Youth Academy which would be soul crushing from a logistical standpoint if you are Montgomery County.

And Gonzaga is a great place for high school aged boys. They really have it dialed into a science.

Anonymous wrote:This is all so helpful. We live on Cap Hill close to Gonzaga. Is that a good program too?

Yes, I would definitely look into that program as opposed to driving all the way to SJC each day. They are generally very good at baseball and have a steady stream of D1 recruits.
STA is also a great option. They will also "recruit" for baseball players and also send players to top D1 programs.

This is all so helpful. We live on Cap Hill close to Gonzaga. Is that a good program too?

Anonymous wrote:Hello! My 8th grader is being recruited by St. John’s and Good Counsel for baseball. We are also looking into Dematha. Anyone with experiences at these schools have thoughts for me? Pros/cons of the programs. Any other schools we should look at? Gonzaga? He is currently on a travel team and is a top player in the region. Speaking as a mom here- I want him to continue to enjoy the sport and I have heard mixed opinions on the local coaches. Again, looking for honest advice. Thank you.

If he is being recruited for SJC, he is also going to likely have to play on the coaches travel team. Make sure you want to commit to that before making the decision to go to SJC.

Anonymous wrote:If he’s being recruited to play at SJC he has a good chance of playing anywhere, but some schools he might have a better chance of actually playing than others.

Look for a school that is a good fit academically, financially, socially first and then find one with a coach/baseball program you like. If he’s considering playing in college, get a sense of who on the team is going where after graduation. Your current club coach should be able to give you some intel about the coaches, programs, and college recruitment. Also look into whether he’d have to also play for the baseball coach’s club team as that’s definitely a thing at some schools.

+1 you better be 100% sure he’s going to play here. Lots of kids are not able to reach their potential here because they are stuck behind another D1 caliber player. Kids can get recruited from any high school. It doesn’t matter. Pick a coach he likes, a good fit academically, and a program where he can contribute.

All of these programs have been good historically, but SJC is definitely the more dominant one lately. If they're recruiting him he does stand a good chance to succeed anywhere. It may boiled down to where you feel he'll get the most playing time, in my opinion.

If he’s being recruited to play at SJC he has a good chance of playing anywhere, but some schools he might have a better chance of actually playing than others.

Look for a school that is a good fit academically, financially, socially first and then find one with a coach/baseball program you like. If he’s considering playing in college, get a sense of who on the team is going where after graduation. Your current club coach should be able to give you some intel about the coaches, programs, and college recruitment. Also look into whether he’d have to also play for the baseball coach’s club team as that’s definitely a thing at some schools.

If he’s being recruited by St. John’s you have to seriously consider it. It’s a very serious program and all the things are in place for the kids to go big time d1 or the minors if they work hard. That said, if he’s good enough to get recruited by sjc he can play anywhere. With traffic in area, don’t discount logistics and quality family time at home in your decision.

Hello! My 8th grader is being recruited by St. John’s and Good Counsel for baseball. We are also looking into Dematha. Anyone with experiences at these schools have thoughts for me? Pros/cons of the programs. Any other schools we should look at? Gonzaga? He is currently on a travel team and is a top player in the region. Speaking as a mom here- I want him to continue to enjoy the sport and I have heard mixed opinions on the local coaches. Again, looking for honest advice. Thank you.