Where can a 28 year old Army Veteran play college baseball?

Question

So I'm 28 years old. I've got a total of almost 9 years service time in the Army. I'll be 29 shortly after I get out. I have almost 40 credit hours of college, but no time participating in college sports. I know I'm eligible, that's not the issue. The issue is finding a school where my chances of playing are greater. That's where I need help. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Wouldn't it depend on how good you are?

If you have minor-league talent, than I'd imagine most college programs would at least look at you.

If you were good in high school, but haven't played in a while, I'd look at smaller schools (DII or DIII) since their scholarships work a bit differently (as opposed to D1 programs who almost exclusively use scholarship players). Best of luck to you no matter what you decide to do.

Answer 2

Best bet would be a D3 or JUCO.

I would make sure of eligibility if you are looking for D1 or 1AA.  I found out that to play at D1 level, you have 5 years to play four from the time you first enroll at that level.  

Answer 3

Well first off it really depends on your location. Like where are you willing to go. I'm a senior in high school now and I'm going to be doing the same thing you are, searching for a college that I'll have a good chance of finding playing time. If you really believe you have skills to play at the D1 or D2 level, then go to a school of your choices sport website and contact the athletic department for baseball, ask if there are any open tryouts, which some colleges do. I'm not sure if I remember clearly, but I think UC Irvine has open tryouts so check them out.

Here's just a small random list of colleges with baseball teams you might be able to make as a walk on:

1. Cal Poly Pomona

2. Mt. San Antonio College

3. Fullerton College

Also, just in case you might want to play in a league to maybe work out some kinks go to www.pcbl.com, its for players over the age of 18 and they have 3 leagues; one for Orange County, Los Angeles, and a Mid Week Bat League, which is basically weekday games. Good Luck!