I don't disagree, to a point.
This isn't "High School" stats.
This is national showcase and travel ball stuff via Perfect Game. "National level" stuff.
I was just commenting on the rank of PG classes coming in and the stats they quoted, in lieu of others, in their article.
I would challenge you to find better "national level" teams the East Cobb Astros, Canes, Team Elite, FL Burn, etc.
These teams recruit from across the country, just like college, and I would say the talent level on these teams exceeds that of a lot, if not, most teams for any given year class.
East Cobb Astros has 10+ draftees out of HS on the board for the 21 class, .... How many guys on GT were drafted out of HS and across how many classes do you need to get to in order to get the count up to 8?
I would also love to see ECA scrimmage GT.... I would bet it would be close if not my money would be on ECA.....(especially with the arms we have on ECA compared to GT). the batting, etc is on par as ECA guys are used to the best of the best of the country and seeing 95+ mph without issue....
Is there a ramp up once you get to college?
Yes, of course, but not as much of one for players coming from ECA or these Bigger teams, less so for Johnny Q Little Leaguer or Local/Regional teams...
Hence you see the likes of Parada, DeLeo, Gonzales, Compton and others excelling as Freshman....
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