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How many high school athletes make the pros?

February 26, 9:02 PMEducation ExaminerDonna Gundle-Krieg
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Despite the many hopeful athletes in high school, a senior’s chances of going on to play in college and then the big leagues are very small, according to the High School Athletic Association.

The following percentages of high school seniors playing a sport will end up in the pros:
 
Football: .09% or about one in 1,000
Men’s Basketball: .03% or about one in 3,400
Women’s Basketball: .02% or about one in 5,000
Baseball: .5%, or about one in 200.
 
To read about our family's own experience with my son's baseball aspirations, see "Will Your High School Athlete Play in College?" 
 
 
 
 
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