I started with College Athlete Advantage in 2021 and have guided nearly 100 players through the college baseball recruiting process.

The process has looked different for every player I’ve worked with. It will look different for you too.

Still, learning about how the process played out for other players can help you.

The following is my account of how one of my players (whom I’ll call Aaron) played out.

Case Study: Aaron’s Recruiting Process

Aaron is a RHP who threw 78-81 the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.

He played at one of the best high school programs in his state and didn’t pitch much for his high school team during his junior season.

Aaron sent introduction emails to more than 100 D3 and junior college programs during the summer before his senior year. This led to interest from 9 D3 programs and 3 junior college programs.

He attended a PBR showcase in early August before his senior year. He topped out at 82 and averaged 80-81, at the event.

Aaron decided NOT to play fall baseball to focus on development:

• He started an intense lifting program to add mass and strength

• He progressed through a throwing program to add velocity

• He worked with a private pitching coach weekly

He went to a camp at a D2 school in September to get an evaluation. I followed up with the coaching staff a week after the event. They weren’t interested.

He continued working hard through September and October.

By late October, Aaron was consistently 82-84 and occasionally touching 85-86.

We sent a Tweet with a video from one of his bullpen sessions. The video showed Rapsodo readings verifying his velo increase.

A lot of college coaches engaged with the Tweet. The coaches who had already contacted him showed increased interest.

Additionally, a couple D2 and NAIA programs contacted Aaron.

One of the D2 schools especially captured his interest. He quickly developed positive rapport with the coaching staff, the school had a solid program in his academic interest area, and the location and size of the school was what he was looking for.

He visited the school in November, received an offer, and committed within a week or so.

He’s now at the school and enjoying his experience!

I love this story because it illustrates a non-traditional success story:

• Aaron wasn’t the best player on his high school team (he didn’t get to play much his junior year)

• He didn’t spend thousands of dollars going to camps and showcases

• He didn’t play club/travel baseball

• Etc.

Mostly, Aaron’s story shows that a commitment to development can and will pay off. He set a goal, went after it, put in the work, and produced the result he desired.

Well done, Aaron!

If you want to learn more about how I helped Aaron (and many others) navigate the recruiting process to:

• Maximize your options

• Save time and money

• Find your best fit for playing college baseball

Reply to this email or send me a text at 319-883-0242 to set up a FREE consultation.

Thank you!

Matt