Boston College The Right Fit For Larson

EASTHAMPTON, Ma. - The recruiting process went quickly for Colin Larson. The incoming junior at The Williston Northampton School is a Boston College commit.

“In early January the recruiting coordinator reached out to my travel coach,” Larson reflected about interest from BC. “I’d gotten an offer from Northeastern a week earlier. I talked with Boston College on a weekly basis after that and they came to see me workout and to two of my first high school games this season. After one of the games they presented an offer. I took it a week or so after.”

Speed is one aspect of the game that the third-rated 2024 outfielder in New England can provide a college.

“The big thing they saw at first was my speed,” Larson related. “They saw 6.49 in the 60 on my PBR profile and that got them excited. I’m pretty sure (assistant) coach (Kevin) Vance reached out after looking at my PBR profile and seeing my 60 time, my outfield velo and my exit velo and also the video they have of my swing.

“I sent them video and they liked how I hit the ball and also my fielding in center field. I checked a lot of boxes for them.” 

Northeastern and Bryant were other schools being considered by Larson, who also had calls with North Carolina and North Carolina State.

“Growing up in New England, I looked at Boston College as a place I’d want to go,” Larson said. “The campus has some nice buildings and there’s a turf field, but a big part of my recruitment was finding a good academic fit. Boston College, being a high academic school, was a good fit for me.

“Also during my recruitment I decided I wanted to stay close to home. Boston College is only 11/2 hours from home so that’s good for my family to come see me play.”

The idea of playing at the next level was a dream early on in life.

“Growing up I’ve always played a bunch of sports, but from the age of eight or nine I decided I liked baseball best,” Larson reflected. “At that age I didn’t know what my future in baseball would be like, but recently I realized I could play baseball at a high level. I had good summer and high school seasons and in going to a few camps and talking to a few coaches I started thinking a school like Boston College was within reach.”

Reality began to set in last summer.

“Some local smaller D-I schools started showing interest and then around the time Northeastern made me an offer, more became interested,” the 19th-ranked 2024 in New England said. “It was a quick process, not too many conversations with BC. It was pretty quick from the time that the first Division I school reached out to me in November until I committed in April.”

It has the 16-year-old exuberant about what lies ahead.

“It’s definitely exciting being from Massachuseetts and looking at Boston College being in the ACC and watching their football games,” Larson said. “To commit to a school that was very high on my list, one that I’ve looked at with high regards, is just awesome. Now I don’t have to worry who comes to see me and I can work on improving my game, getting stronger and just playing ball.”

Improvement is something the 5-9 175-pound left-handed hitting Larson has been doing of late.

“I’ve really worked hard in the weight room,” Larson pointed out. “I’m a smaller guy but I’ve put on a lot of muscle. I’ve worked with my hitting coach Matt Meadows and we continuously set new goals until I break them and then set new ones. That helps my progress and motivates me to get better and better

“I also hit with my dad. He’s very dedicated to helping me be my best. We have a batting cage that I get in before every game. All the hard work with my coaches and family has made me better and helped me get seen by colleges.”

Business is the planned major for Larson, who carries a 4.25 weighted GPA.

“I’ll bring a lot of tools,” Larson said of what he feels he can provide the program at Boston College. “I can play any position in the outfield well, I can hit for contact, I can hit for power and I’m pretty good at stealing bases. My work ethic, I’ll work as hard as anyone. I’m someone who will do whatever he’s asked to do.”