Lawrence University is located in Appleton, WI and plays Division 3 baseball. Head baseball coach Jason Anderson answered some questions for me. Thanks Jason.
BAW: With the increases in home schooling and online school options, have you ever recruited someone that didnt play high school ball but just played on a traveling all star team?
Jason: We recruit one or two of those types of players every year. Home schooled players tend to do well in the class room and fit our academic profile, and some that we have spoken with actually play on a home school team. Many other guys have gone to a high school with a very competitive baseball program and didn’t make that varsity team. Those guys still have played legion baseball in the summer and can come in and help out any DIII program.
BAW: Whats your best tip for youth ball players hoping to play college ball?
Jason: I have three sons in tee ball right now and I tell them the best thing about baseball is that it is a game and it is fun. Be passionate about it. We just play a lot and have fun doing it. If you can seek out genuine teachers and work on the fundamentals every day then college coaches will be excited to have you as a part of their program.
BAW: Do you have any players that plan on playing in the Northwoods League this summer?
Jason: I have a couple that would like to do that and that probably have the ability to do it. It’s a matter of having a good enough season to get a team to notice them and to want to sign them.
BAW: Are any players on your team prospects to get drafted this summer?
Jason: Robert Rashid from Evanston, IL was all region last year and was in the top 10 in the nation in stolen bases per game. He may not get drafted but I expect him to get some opportunities to play at a higher level.
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