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Father of two baseball boys. Oldest played D1 at University of Arkansas LR and drafted into MLB and playing for the Phillies. Youngest played D2 at private Catholic university in Illinois and hung up his cleats after four years.
Each experience totally different. D1, as has been advised above, is a full time job. D2 just shy of full time job as the travel wasn’t as demanding.
Both boys had multiple offers from D1/D2 schools. For my oldest D1 UALR offered a full ride and more playing time with a fairly good conference to be seen and ultimately get drafted. For my youngest D2 offered more playing time and a better scholarship (athletic and merit covered 90% of the cost). The youngest had no intention of baseball after college so he treated playing ball as a means to an end having as much fun/bonding with his teammates but knowing he was getting a degree for almost no out of pocket.
Making the decision was a process that included the parent research, etc however school visits and attending games was, to a larger extent, the deciding factor. Seeing how the coach operated on/off the field was helpful in the decision process. And visiting with the player parents in the stands offered insight.
As goofy as it might sound the decision as to which school will just happen.
Good luck.
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