East Coast Pro (ECP) is widely regarded as the most important professional scouting event of the summer travel baseball season for rising high school seniors. As the name suggests, it features top talent from the eastern half of the United States, with approximately 175 players selected to compete on one of six regional teams. PlayersContinue reading “East Coast Pro: The Premier Scouting Event for High School Seniors”
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College Baseball Recruiting Strategy
College baseball recruiting has changed with roster shifts and the transfer portal. Players must honestly assess their skills, train for key metrics, and target schools that fit academically and athletically. Networking, smart event selection, and effective use of social media are critical. Late commitments are now common—stay ready and strategic.
The Risk of Being No. 1: A Look at MLB’s Biggest Draft Busts
MLB’s No. 1 draft picks aren’t always guaranteed stars. From 2002 to 2018, nearly half failed to meet expectations due to injuries or struggles adjusting to pro pitching. Scouting remains unpredictable, with high school hitters and college pitchers carrying unique risks. Even with top resources, baseball success is never certain.
A New Era for NCAA Baseball: How the Pavia Ruling and Shrinking Rosters Will Shape the Future
NCAA baseball is transforming with tighter rosters, NIL deals, and the Pavia ruling allowing extended JUCO eligibility, prompting older, more experienced rosters. High schoolers face tougher competition, while two-way skills and transfer portal movement shape the landscape. Expect more grad students, fewer spots for freshmen, and academic challenges.
College Baseball Recruiting Recommendations
The college baseball recruiting environment is rapidly changing with the addition of full scholarships, reduction of roster size and removal of limitations on transfers. These changes will shift the talent level across schools and concentrate more and more top players in the Power Four conferences. You need to work harder and smarter to land atContinue reading “College Baseball Recruiting Recommendations”
Travel Baseball: 10 More Lessons for Parents
As a follow-up to the earlier post about baseball lessons for parents, I’ve added ten more lessons you should know about travel baseball. More AND and Less BUT Overall, you want to maximize a players ANDs and minimize BUTs for anyone evaluating him. You want coaches to say, “He hits for power AND he runsContinue reading “Travel Baseball: 10 More Lessons for Parents”
Duke Baseball Camp
Duke University Baseball offers a weekend pitchers/catchers and hitting camp led by Chris Pollard. It provides training in foundational skills and offers exposure to Duke coaches and players.
Head Coach Profile: Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin
Tim Corbin, current head coach of Vanderbilt University, transformed the team into a national powerhouse.
He was inducted into the American Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.
Vanderbilt High School Prospect Baseball Camp
Tim Corbin, the coach of Vanderbilt, runs a well-organized, weeklong summer baseball prospect camp. The camp is open to high school players and emphasizes on the fundamentals of baseball. Participants undergo assessments and live games, and benefit from trainings given by Coach Corbin and other high school and college coaches.
Questions to Ask During College Baseball Recruiting
Choosing a college baseball program involves factors beyond scholarships, like cultural fit, player development, location, and academic rigour. Prospective athletes should ask in-depth questions to fully understand potential commitments.
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