<< Previous: Steps to Take Junior Year The recruiting process during a player’s senior year can look different between players. Some may already be committed to schools, while others are just starting the process. There is still time during a player’s year to begin their recruiting process and hopefully find the right school for the. … Read more
<< Previous: Steps to Take Sophomore Year Junior year is a big one when it comes to recruiting. It’s the year college coaches can begin directly contacting players, and also a challenging year for students academically. Most students are taking the SAT or ACT, and further learning how to balance academics and athletics. Hopefully, at … Read more
<< Previous: Steps to Take Freshman Year For sophomores, after a full year of high school baseball, many make the decision they want to play college baseball. Making this decision early in high school is great, and with the necessary focus and work-ethic, this dream is very attainable. Grades and training should still be the … Read more
If freshmen have already decided to pursue the opportunity to play college baseball, their main focus should be building a solid athletic and academic foundation. Doing so will prevent you from limiting your options down the road. Freshman year is a big adjustment and a jump in competition for many athletes. While it is important … Read more
Head Coach Nick Derba of The University of Maine talked about his recruiting process and offered some advice to players with the goal of playing college baseball. The Black Bears are an NCAA Division I school that competes in the American East Conference and have become a strong contender for a conference championship under Coach … Read more
Warm ups are often an overlooked part of practice or games when it comes to improving as a player. Viewed more as a time to loosen up, players can maximize this time to develop good habits and mechanics that will translate to the game. A pregame or practice throwing routine should be done with focus … Read more
Head Coach Robert Spratt of Chestnut Hill College talked about his recruiting process and offered some advice to players with the goal of playing college baseball. Coach Spratt is a veteran coach has led the program every year since its inaugural season. The Griffins are an NCAA Division II School that competes in the Central … Read more
Head Coach Kevin Kime of Mount Aloysius College talked about his recruiting process and offered some advice to players with the goal of playing college baseball. The Mounties are an NCAA Division III School that competes in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and are coming off a Conference Championship and NCAA Regional appearance. “There is … Read more
For most high school players, learning to properly contact schools, self-promote, and communicate effectively is crucial for landing a spot on a college roster. A single mistake can, unfortunately, derail a player’s chances with a specific school. In this article, we’ll cover the 7 most common mistakes that players make during the recruiting process and … Read more
During the college baseball recruiting process it is likely players will come across the term “preferred walk-on”. There are variations of a “walk-on” spot on college baseball teams, each one meaning something slightly different. The type of walk-on spot will determine if a player is guaranteed a spot on the roster or simply encouraged to … Read more
