He received several scholarship offers from D1 schools. It's not like he can't play at that level. I don't see a problem with him joining his hometown team.
Coach Red’s baseball camp was legendary. He made it so fun for the kids. Today’s youth baseball is “Win at all costs” academies that are basically Perfect Game lite.
They are only reporting on what the press release said. If you don’t appreciate the inside info, that’s your choice to believe the whitewashed version.