D1 college coaches apparently received word that Avon Old Farms was loaded with talent this season, and offers were extended just before the Winged Beavers closed out the season as the likely No. 1 prep team in New England.
On the same week that Avon Old Farms won its second Founders League championship in a row, two formerly uncommitted prospects on the roster accepted D1 offers. Expect more of that to continue as in the near future as college coaches fan out across the nation to scout high school and prep players.
Whether it’s through prep/high school or the travel ranks, New Englanders are routinely bound for some of the nation’s top college baseball programs. Many stay within the region, but the point remains: The college baseball ranks – across all three divisions – are chock-full of local players. To get insight into what’s coming, we have a running database of all college-bound players from New England. Players, parents and coaches are welcome to submit updates. If doing so, please send all additions to dguttenplan@baseballjournal.com and include the following: name, hometown, position, college, high school, class year, and club team.
Here’s a look at four New England prospects who made commitments to play college baseball in the last week.
