Stats…come on! Stats are only comparable with a balanced schedule. That is why, even at the college level, stats are difficult to compare. That is why every .300 hitter in AAA does not hit .300 in the Majors.

When a player faces "the best" competition day-in and day-out, there will be a difference in stats which are NOT measureable vs. the player who faces "the best" once in a while.

This is not to say that any other players in other leagues are not great players, or not D-1 players; but a .500 average vs. pitchers who will not even play in college…at any level…is at the very least, not realistic.

Stats only show who is the best within the particular league in which a player competes.

This is why the summer travel teams have become so popular for the college coaches. Not only do they see the best players in one place(friendly towards their budgets), but they also get a look at "the best vs. the best".

The players in easier league may be better players overall than anyone, anywhere. But unless they play against "the best" every day…it is just hype!

My boy is not a D-1 prospect and may not play in college, but I am quite certain that his stats would be elevated, padded, juiced, etc…in many other leagues where the majority of games are blowouts.

Stats…come on! Stats are only comparable with a balanced schedule. That is why, even at the college level, stats are difficult to compare. That is why every .300 hitter in AAA does not hit .300 in the Majors.

When a player faces "the best" competition day-in and day-out, there will be a difference in stats which are NOT measureable vs. the player who faces "the best" once in a while.

This is not to say that any other players in other leagues are not great players, or not D-1 players; but a .500 average vs. pitchers who will not even play in college…at any level…is at the very least, not realistic.

Stats only show who is the best within the particular league in which a player competes.

This is why the summer travel teams have become so popular for the college coaches. Not only do they see the best players in one place(friendly towards their budgets), but they also get a look at "the best vs. the best".

Again, the players in easier league may be better players overall than anyone, anywhere. But unless they play against "the best" every day…it is just hype!

My boy is not a D-1 prospect and may not play in college, but I am quite certain that his stats would be elevated, padded, juiced, etc…in many other leagues where the majority of games are blowouts.