...been a busy Summer and Fall around our house. Many of you might have seen this on other media outlets we are friends on - but figured I would put it here as well.

After months of looking, visits and deciding what the youngest boy thought would be in his best interest...he has committed to play baseball at the Junior College level.

We had talked with three Division 1 Schools in the Midwest who were all following him but he decided early on he really didn't want to go to a 4 year school. He wants to go where he would have the best opportunity to play from the time he steps on the field to get the most development he can. Many four year schools recruit from the JuCo level and transfer kids in their Junior year right into a starting playing position.

It was pretty interesting to be on the journey with him. We put thousands of miles on the vehicle visiting schools that contacted him. I was surprised with how many top 20 teams are in the Midwest.

In the end, he had nine different offers - three of them from top 12 nationally ranked schools last year.

He will be a Crowder Roughrider in Neosho, MO next year. They finished last year ranked #3 in the Nation in Division 1 Junior College rankings and made their second trip to the NJCAA World Series in the last seven years.

They are also no stranger to the Cafe. Our own Haus is an alumni of the team and has given some really good advice along the journey...thanks Todd for your input. The Assistant Coach in charge of recruiting (which handed off the recruitment to the Head Coach on this matter because he didn't want to be involved as we know each other personally) is the son of OYD. OYD even made a clandestine scouting venture in Springfield one hot day last Summer.

Looking forward to seeing what the next few years has in store for this kid...he has really taken it seriously the last year or so and it shows on the field.