The College Baseball Recruiting Process - Ask Dan Blewett

The video discusses the importance of distinguishing between wanting and needing to play college baseball. It emphasizes the need for proactive steps like emailing schools and filling out questionnaires. Success stories of players who succeeded through persistence are shared. The video also highlights the importance of targeting the right schools that match one's academic and athletic abilities. Finally, it stresses the significance of having the right mindset and strategy to increase recruitment chances.

What is a key difference between players who want to play college baseball and those who need to?

• Players who want to play have higher academic scores.

• Players who need to play attend more showcases.

• Players who want to play have better skills.

• Players who need to play are more proactive in reaching out to schools.

How did some less skilled players manage to play college baseball?

• By attending every showcase available.

• By persistently contacting schools and showcasing their determination.

• By relying solely on their natural talent.

• By focusing only on Division 1 schools.

What should a student do if they are a strong academic performer and a good baseball player?

• Avoid emailing schools and rely on showcases.

• Only consider local colleges.

• Only apply to Division 1 schools.

• Focus on schools with strong academic programs that need good student-athletes.

Why is it important to email a variety of schools?

• To ensure you get a response from at least one school.

• To show that you are not interested in any specific school.

• To focus only on Division 1 schools.

• To avoid attending showcases.

What is a misconception about the different levels of college baseball?

• There are good schools at every level, and it's not always a linear progression.

• Junior colleges do not offer competitive baseball programs.

• NAIA schools are always the lowest in terms of quality.

• All Division 1 schools are better than Division 2 schools.