Previously I wrote about the size of NCAA D3 baseball players. Now let’s look at the starting lineups from the 2024 NCAA D2 College World Series.Starting Pitcher. 6’ 2 ⅛”, 194 pounds.Catcher. 6’, 199 pounds.First Base. 6’ ¾”, 209 pounds.Second Base. ...

Last week I spoke with a family who insisted their son would not attend any college unless he plays NCAA D1 baseball. While I don’t agree with these parents, I understand where the frustration comes from.Many of today’s high school baseball play...

During the year, I speak with thousands of student-athletes and their families about the college recruiting process. Often, the first question I am asked is how to contact college coaches directly.In a world of social media and instant messages, coll...

There is zero correlation between ability at age 8–12 years old and high school or college success. None. If you are told otherwise, it’s a sales pitch. I've seen this play out time and time again over my decades in baseball. You don't have...

Parents in the U.S. are led to believe that children need to be competitive and be placed in tournaments when they are as young as six years old. While this may be “fun” for parents and families, it certainly is not fun for young athletes. Dropping a...

At ages ten to fourteen, the fear of having the baseball world pass a player by becomes real for many parents. This is when boys start showing a passion for the game, and parents want to support their dream of playing high school varsity baseball. Ra...